quality of line

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DRAWING 1Quality of LinePrepared by: Mr. Azham Abdul Hamid

2014 KPMIM


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INTRODUCTION

A line is a mark made by amoving point and havepsychological impact accordingto its direction, weight, andthe variations of it.

Line is not necessarily anartificial creation of theartist or designer; it existsin nature as a structuralfeature such as branches, or

as surface design, such asstripe on a tiger or aseashell.


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INTRODUCTION

Lines can becombinedwith otherlines to createtextures and

patterns. The use of line incombination resultsin the development

of formand value,which are otherelements of design.


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CHARACTER AND DIRECTION

Line alsocommunicate emotionand states of mindthrough its characterand direction.

The variations ofmeaning generally

relate to ourexperience of line anddirection.

Gesture Drawing by Azham on A4 paper.


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Horizontalline suggests a feeling of restor repose. Objects parallel to the earthare at rest in relation to gravity.

One of the hallmarks of Frank

Lloyd Wright's architectural styleis its use of strong horizontal

elements which stress the

relationship of the structure to

the land.


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Verticallines communicate a feeling ofloftiness(kemuliaan) and spirituality,also communicate stability and solidity

This stability suggests

permanence, reliability and

safety.


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Diagonal linessuggest a feeling of movement ordirection. In a two dimensional composition diagonal lines are also

used to indicate depth, an illusion of perspective thatpulls the viewer into the picture-creating an illusion of aspace that one could move about within.

Since objects in a diagonal position areunstable in relation to gravity, beingneither vertical nor horizontal, they areeither about to fall, or are already inmotion, as is certainly the case for this

group of dancers.


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Curved linesdo vary in meaning. Soft shallow curvessuggest comfort,safety, familiarity, relaxation.


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QUALITY OF LINE

Quality of Line refers to each character lines produced whendrawing lines such as thickness or fineness of the lines.

The quality of line in itself contributes to the mood of thework and for the master artist, the quality of line is afundamental expression of his/her style.

Painters will determine each line that will be made onwhether the line firmly without much variation, such asvariation in the weight of the contour drawing, the lines overand over (sort of movement / rhythm), physical movement.

Kualiti garisan merujuk kepada setiap sifat garisan yang dihasilkan semasa

melukis seperti ketebalan atau nipisnya garisan tersebut.

Kualiti garis itu sendiri menyumbang kepada mood pada karya, dan bagipelukis mahir, kualiti garisan adalah ekspresi asas gaya mereka.

Pelukis akan menentukan setiap garisan yang akan dihasilkan, sama ada

satu garisan yang tanpa banyak variasi, variasi dalam pemberatan seperti

pada lukisan kontour, garisan berulang-ulang (seperti pergerakan/ritma),

pergerakan fizikal.


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QUALITY OF LINE

This drawing shows how you can createthe illusion of depth in an image bychanging how hard you press down onthe lines.

Thick line

Fine line


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Pen on newsprint


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Pencil on paper


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Charcoal on layout paper


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