A powerpoint on line for my little ones. I love gifs, and it's too bad they don't work on this website.

1. Line

2. Line
The path of a dot through space

3. A trained artist uses lines to control the movement of the viewer's
eyes. Lines can lead the eyes into, around, and out of visual images
in a work of art.

4. There are five main kinds of
line:
Vertical
Horizontal
Diagonal
Curved
Zigzag
When used in an art work, lines
can communicate different
messages or feelings to the
viewer.

5. Vertical lines
Straight up and down
Do not lean
Appear to be at attention
Used to show dignity,
formality, or strength.

6. Horizontal Lines
Run parallel to the ground
They do not slant
Seem at rest
Quiet, peaceful

7. Diagonal Lines
Between a vertical and horizontal line
Signal action and excitement
Tense, uncomfortable
Firm, unmoving

8. Curved Lines
Change direction little by little
Express movement, though in a more
graceful, flowing way.

9. Zigzag Lines
Different directions of diagonal lines
Can create confusion
Suggest action and nervous excitement

10. Qualities of Lines
Lines may appear smooth or rough, continuous
or broken, sketchy or controlled. The line
quality describes the unique character of any
line.
Line quality is affected by either the tool or
medium used to produce the mark, or by the
particular motion of the artist’s hands.

12. Line Variations
Lines can also be varied. Line variation
describes the thickness or thinness, lightness or
darkness of a line. Thick and dark lines appear
to be visually heavier than thick and light lines.

14. Quick Question Review
• What is the meaning of the term line as it is used
in art.
• Name five kinds of line.
• Describe the way each of the give kinds of line
causes a viewer of an art work to feel.
• What affects line quality?