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First, we're going to focus on line, shape, and form. These are some of the most fundamental elements of art and design, and they're all closely related.
Definitions
- Line - A point that moves continuously.
- Shape - Areas defined by contrast.
- Form - Geometry that exists in 3 dimensions.
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I think you'll find that they're
closely related to one another.
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The most basic element of art and
design is line.
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A line is a point that moves continuously,
like the motion of a single brush stroke.
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Sometimes a line is all that's
needed to create an image.
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Like in this case of a figure drawing,
lines can both unify and divide.
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A horizontal line might create
a peaceful horizon in a landscape,
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