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Line

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A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in space.  Line is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction and length.

There are 6 different types of line: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curved, Zigzag and Broken/Dashed.

Types of Lines
 

The most common use of line is to show the outline of an object.  This type of line is called a contour line. Contour lines show where an object ends.

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Lines can be used in many different ways. They can show movement, create areas of light and shadow and they can be used to suggest a mood or a feeling within a work of art.

Lines that suggest movement...

Movement Lines

Lines that create areas of light and shadow...

Shading with Lines

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Lines can express different moods based on their thickness or thinness, fluidity or rigidness and lightness or darkness.

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