All About Line
Grade 10•45 minutes•Art standards
Learning Objective
I can create a composition using various line qualities (e.g., thickness, weight, texture) to communicate a specific mood or idea.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe three different qualities of a line (e.g., thickness, texture, direction) and explain how each quality can be varied.
2. Explain how horizontal and vertical lines can create different feelings or impressions in a work of art.
3. Choose two different self-portraits (they can be the ones from the video or others you find). Describe the lines used in each and compare how the lines contribute to the overall mood or feeling of each portrait.
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