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## Art Appreciation ### The Elements of Visual Arts #### Line - Line is a mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline. It can create texture and can be thick and thin. Types of line can include actual, implied, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and contour line. - An important element at th...

## Art Appreciation ### The Elements of Visual Arts #### Line - Line is a mark on a surface that describes a shape or outline. It can create texture and can be thick and thin. Types of line can include actual, implied, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and contour line. - An important element at the disposal of every artist. - Always has direction, always moving. - As used in any work of art, it may either be straight or curved. - Lines are the first element of art and are continuous marks that are made on any surface with a moving point. - Lines can be used in various ways to create different compositions. - A line can be used to express various things or feelings; it can be used to show various moods or anything abstract. #### Vertical Lines - Vertical lines are poised for action. They are poised, balanced, forceful, and dynamic. They express an impression of dignity. #### Horizontal Lines - Horizontal lines are lines of repose and serenity. They express ideas of calmness and quiescence.