Line in Art
Grade 9•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can demonstrate the importance of line by creating an artwork that effectively uses different types of lines to convey a specific mood or idea.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "line" as an element of art and list three different types of lines discussed in the video.
2. Explain how an artist's unique use of line can contribute to their individual style, using Jean-Michelle Basquiat and David Hockney as examples.
3. Describe how different types of lines (e.g., thick, thin, dashed, curved) can evoke different feelings or moods in a viewer. Provide an example for each.
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Educational Video
Elements of Art: Line | KQED Arts
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