Lecture Notes on Line

4 Types Of Lines;
diagonal (dynamic)
curviliner (dynamic)
horizontal (static)
Vertical (static & dynamic)

Lines can be:
Static:
Dynamic
Key Terms for Line
Elements of design
basic building blocks from which designs are made. For example the essential elements of two-dimensional design are line, shape, texture, color and value.
actual lines
lines which are physically present in a design.
calligraphic line
derived from the Greek words for beautiful and writing; a flowing, and expressive line that is as personal as handwriting. Calligraphic lines generally vary in thickness and velocity.
contour line
a line that describes the edges of a form and suggests three-dimensional volume.
cross-contour
multiple lines running over the surface of an object horizontally and/or vertically which describe its surface configuration topographically, as in mapping. This process is much like wire-framing in three-dimensional computer modeling. Cross contours can also be used in drawing to suggest three-dimensional form through tonal variation.
cross-hatching
a technique used in drawing and printmaking to shade an object using two or more networks of parallel lines. Darker values are created as the number of networks increases.
direction
actual or implied movement of an element within a design.
dynamic
energetic, vigorous, forceful; creating or suggesting change or motion.
hatching
a technique used in drawing and printmaking to create a range of gray tones using multiple parallel lines.
implied line
1. a line that is suggested by the positions of shapes or objects within a design. 2. a line that is suggested by movement or by a gesture rather than being physically drawn or constructed.
line
1. a point in motion, 2. a series of adjacent points, 3. a connection between points, 4. an implied connection between points. Line is one of the basic elements of design.
organizational line
lines used to create the loose linear "skeleton" on which a compositional can be built. Also known as structural lines.
Principal of Unequal Spacing:
position element on page so that the vertical and horizontal distance to paper edge is different.
A page has 4 lines and you must take these for lines into the consideration of the compositon.
Line creates variety, rhythm, pattern
Lines can be symetrical, a symetrical and radial.
To fully engage the edges of each compositon
To experiment with forms of balance.
To explore ways of increasing visual impact.
To create an illusion of space.