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Elements of Art:

Line & Shape


Instructor Ms. Amoros
DO NOW:
1. Categorized the following colors into: Primary, Secondary or
Tertiary.
Describe the difference between these
two items in terms of art.
Aim: How are the elements line and shape
used in art?
Benchmark: Adobe Certification Preparation
Unit: Elements of Art

Objectives: Students will be able to
1. Define line in regards to art and identify its characteristics.
2. Differentiate between shape and form.
3. Describe how line, shapes and forms are used in art.
Aim: How are the elements line and shape
used in art?
What is a line?
A line is a basic element of
art, referring to a
continuous mark, made on
a surface, by a moving
point.

What are the different
properties that a line can
possess?
Lines can be horizontal,
vertical, or diagonal,
straight or curved, thick or
thin.


Aim: How are the elements line and shape
used in art?
LINE PROPERTIES
Horizontal lines move from west
to east and provides a sense of
space.
Vertical lines move from North
to South and provide a sense of
height.
Diagonal lines is a straight line
that moves in an angle it can also
convey a feeling of movement
and can also indicate depth.
Curved line tend to resemble
that of the human body and
often have a pleasing, sensual
quality and a softening effect on
an art piece.






Aim: How are the elements line and shape
used in art?
What is a shape?
The General outline of
something is a shape. Shapes
have two dimensions
height and widthand are
usually defined by lines.
If you look around you, you
will notice that almost
everything we see is made up
of a Shape or combination of
Shapes.
Some of the more common
ones we have given names to,
i.e.: circle, square and
rectangle. Others are so
unique we call them abstract
shapes.

What are the three
categories of shape?
The three categories
of shapes are:
1. Geometric
2. Abstract
3. Organic




Aim: How are the elements line and shape
used in art?
1. Abstract shapes are
shapes that have an
outline that is not
necessarily defined or
concrete.
2. Geometric shapes are
those that are based on
mathematics
3. Organic shapes are based
on nature.




Aim: How are the elements
line and shape used in art?
What is the difference
between 2D and 3D?
The difference between
2D and 3D is 2D is 'flat',
using the X & Y and 3D
ads the third dimension
which includes depth.

DID YOU NOW?
3D objects are known as forms.
They can be characterized the
same as shapes in respect to
abstract, geometric and organic.

IMMEDIATE APPLICATION
Using the model previously demonstrated. Identify the lines,
shapes and forms located in the advertisements below.
All responses should be added to shared google form. You have
until the bell to complete this task.
Once your done continue with your weekly project for the
remainder of the periods.
AD #1
AD #2 AD # 3 AD #4
LESSON SUMMARY
1. What is a line as it applies to art.
2. List two line characteristics.
3. Differentiate between shape and form.
4. Explain the difference between a line and shape.

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