Elements in PhotographyFocus: Line

Project 2

Line• The element “line” is considered by

most to be the most basic element of art. • It has an almost infinite number of

uses when it comes to the creation of artwork. • Vertical, horizontal, curved, diagonal,

and implied

• One of the most common uses of line is to show the viewer where an object or parts of an object end.• These types of lines are called

contour lines.

Outlines

Movement in Photographs

Line as an Expressive Element

• Draw a “happy line”, not a happy face, but a line. Then put it to the side• Draw an “angry line”.• Draw an “confused line”

Happy Lines

Angry Lines

Confused Lines

Examples of Line in Photos

Your Turn

• Your assignment:– Choose five subjects that feature expression in

line. (Happy, anger, confusion, movement, cross-hatching, contour, horizontal, etc.)

– You need at least 3 different types of expression.– Take 6 pictures of the same subject. Use at least 2

points of view.