Chapter 7 - Line

Chapter 7

Line

Line is the path of a dot through space.  It is used to create shape, illustrate an idea, imply a connection, or direct the eye to a specific point.

Implied Lines are a series of points positioned to that the eye tends to automatically connect to them.

Yabaman237. "Implied Line." Flickr.
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An example of Psychic Lines is having 2 people look at each other.

Dale, Miss. "Psychic Line 2." Flickr.
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There are 2 more types of lines called Contour and Gesture lines.

Classes, Mark Engel Art. "Gesture_girl." Flickr.
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Contour is more of the outside edge of a form.  Where as Gesture lines move freely and show movement or motion.

Kyla.elise. "Contour Line Feather." Flickr.
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