Line in Art
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Objective
I can identify different types of lines in artworks and describe how they are used.
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Warm-up video
KQED Art School · 3:26
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Practice
7 questions
Define "line" as an element of art.
List three different types of lines and briefly describe each.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two different types of lines and how an artist might use each to create different feelings in a drawing. Identify three different types of lines used in the Basquiat self-portrait shown in the video and describe the overall feeling they create. Explain how an artist might use thick lines versus thin lines to create emphasis in a work of art.”
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