”I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them.” -- Picasso.

1. ”I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them.” -- Picasso.

2. In order to understand and appreciate art, you must understand it’s language So, if Art is a language, what is its grammar or structure? We’ll find the answer in the Elements and Principles of Design

3. The Elements of Design are: Line Shape Form Space Value Texture Color These are considered to be the “grammar” of art

4. The Principles of Design are: Unity Balance Emphasis Pattern Visual Movement Rhythm These are like the “rules of grammar”; they form the guidelines that artists follow when they combine the various elements of design

5. Lets Begin!

6. Line Everywhere you look, you see lines In nature you can see lines in tree branches: In a curving river: Or in a spiders web

7. The manufactured world provides examples too Lines can be formed by wires Edges of buildings And winding roads

8. Contour lines vs. Gestural lines Contour means "outline", and presents exterior edges of objects. A Gesture drawing is work of art created with rapid movement.

9. Blind Contour

10. Contour drawing of your shoe

12. What types of lines can we create?

14. How do Lines Communicate a message or emotion ?

15. Lines communicate with the viewer. In artworks, straight linesgenerally suggest directness or clarity while curving linesimply gentleness or movement. Diagonal linesconvey action and energy—think of a lightening bolt or a falling tree. Vertical linescan give an artwork strength while horizontal linesconvey calmness and tranquility. Repeated linescan create patterns, textures and even rhythms. Very thick linesappear strong while a thin lineappears weak or delicate. Fuzzy linesimply softness while smooth linesimply harder surfaces.

16. Lines can also be implied or real. A real line is one you can actually see (Ex. A) while an implied line is the suggestion of a line (Ex. B) An implied line may also be suggested by a string of objects (Ex. C) (A) (B) (C)

17. Close your eyes, listen to the music and imagine what kinds of lines are being created by the rhythm of the music.

19. Close your eyes, listen to the music and imagine what kinds of lines are being created by the rhythm of the music.

21. Now its your turn to experiment with the element of line. • Divide your paper into 6 quadrants • Listen to the music and document the mood and rhythm using only line. • I am looking to see that you are considering the following: • the line direction • Rhythm and movement created by the line • mood that is created from the lines

22. The Rainmaker Dance of Fire SigurRós http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wcqwxa9xjc Guitar Solo current Hip Hop Instrumental

25. use ideas and artistic conventions to create, perform and present art. • learn the skills, techniques and process needed to create, perform and/or present art. • use ideas and artistic conventions to create, perform and present art. • learn the skills, techniques and process needed to create, perform and/or present art. Assignment #1: The language of a line • Objective: Create an image and use various lines to emphasis the mood of the image. • You will hand in your drawing along with a short • reflection about your artwork. • I am looking to see that you have considered the following: • the line direction • Rhythm and movement created by the line • mood that is created from the lines • Your reflection question. • How do the lines you have chosen emphasis the mood of your image? Provide examples.