Art Vocab
What is the definition of a LINE?
The path of a Moving Dot through Space (A dot that went for a walk!)
Tell me 3 different types of lines
Straight, Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical, Zig Zag, etc.
What kind of Lines were in Henri Rousseau's "The Dream"?
Curvy, Zig Zag, Straight, Angled
What are Contour Lines?
The outline of an object which defines the form.
Can Line Create or Communicate Emotion? Tell me one example we talked about in class
Circles = Bubbles
Bomb-Like Lines = Anger
How is movement created in Van Goghs Starry Night?
•Linear brushstrokes create arabesques that evoke a strong emotional response in the viewer
•Painting explodes with emotion and movement by the use of lines in the sky, etc.
What are Implied Lines?
A series of points or shapes that the viewer’s eyes connect. Implied lines are suggested and not real.
What does Juxtaposition mean?
Placing two or more things, ideas, or characters side by side to compare similarities, see stark differences, or create a unique effect.
Did Turner use harsh lines in his paintings?
•He freed himself of the constraints of contour and form and blurred the image, implying lines with colour, value and texture.