1a LINE ARTs

Simplicity to Complexity: 

Simplicity to Complexity in terms of line . . .

The Obvious: 

The Obvious STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL VERTICAL DIAGONAL

Barnett Newman, Dionysius, 1944, 67x49in.: 

Barnett Newman, Dionysius, 1944, 67x49in.

Barnett Newman, Yellow Painting, 1949: 

Barnett Newman, Yellow Painting, 1949

Giotto, Pieta(Lamentation)fresco: 

Late Gothic/ Early Renaissance from 1305 BOLD DIAGONAL Giotto, Pieta (Lamentation) fresco

CaravaggioThe Calling of St. Matthew,1599-1600: 

Caravaggio The Calling of St. Matthew, 1599-1600 KEY IMAGE p. 273

Lines can be implied . . .: 

Lines can be implied . . .

IMPLIED LINES: 

IMPLIED LINES Not really there but guide the eye or organize the image

Diego Rivera, The Flower Carrier, 1935, 48x48 in.: 

Diego Rivera, The Flower Carrier, 1935, 48x48 in. Note lines implied by directional gazes

Morandi, GiorgioStill Life (The Blue Vase)1920Oil on canvas: 

Morandi, Giorgio Still Life (The Blue Vase) 1920 Oil on canvas The blue lines point out . . . IMPLIED LINES

Schiele, EgonSeated Girl1911Watercolor and pencil48 x 31.5 cm: 

Schiele, Egon Seated Girl 1911 Watercolor and pencil 48 x 31.5 cm

Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, c.1601: 

Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, c.1601

Kenneth Noland, Thrust, 196345 x 45 in.: 

Kenneth Noland, Thrust, 1963 45 x 45 in.

Lines can curve . . .: 

Lines can curve . . .

Bridget RileyOrphean Elegy I1978 4 ft 7 1/4 in x 4 ft 3 1/4 in: 

Bridget Riley Orphean Elegy I 1978 4 ft 7 1/4 in x 4 ft 3 1/4 in OP ART

Cy Twombly, Untitled, 1970: 

Cy Twombly, Untitled, 1970

This “artless” scribble: 

This “artless” scribble Defines an area Creates an illusion of depth (volume)

Look again …: 

Look again …

Brice MardenAmerican, born Bronxville, New York, 1938 Cold Mountain 2, 1989-1991Oil on linen, 108 1/8 x 144 1/4 in.: 

Brice Marden American, born Bronxville, New York, 1938   Cold Mountain 2, 1989-1991 Oil on linen, 108 1/8 x 144 1/4 in.

What lines  lurk in  this texture?: 

What lines lurk in this texture?

Jackson Pollock, Lavendar Mist No. 1, 1950: 

Jackson Pollock, Lavendar Mist No. 1, 1950

Consider the expressive quality of the jagged lines in this work . . .: 

Consider the expressive quality of the jagged lines in this work . . .

Clyfford Still, 1957, No.1 : 

Clyfford Still, 1957, No.1

Georgia O’Keeffe, Red, White and Blue, 1931: 

Georgia O’Keeffe, Red, White and Blue, 1931

The Obvious Again: 

The Obvious Again STRAIGHT CURVED – SMOOTH, JAGGED

Clyfford StillAmerican, 1904 - 1980 1948-C, (1948)Oil on canvas80 7/8 x 68 3/4 in.: 

Clyfford Still American, 1904 - 1980   1948-C, (1948) Oil on canvas 80 7/8 x 68 3/4 in. complex contour lines formed by these complex shapes

Lines create or imply shapes: 

Lines create or imply shapes Shapes can be open or closed Lines around a shape are CONTOUR lines

SHAPE: 

SHAPE open/closed geometric/ biomorphic or organic

Picasso, Femme: 

Picasso, Femme an open shape, a biomorphic form

Frank Stella, Wolfeboro II, 1966: 

Frank Stella, Wolfeboro II, 1966 closed, geometric

VOLUME: 

VOLUME Implied in painting; actual in sculpture LINE  SHAPE  VOLUME

RodinBalzac: 

Rodin Balzac

Volumes: 

Volumes C A N C R E A T E LINES

Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater, 1936-37: 

Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater, 1936-37

Frank Gehry, Disney Concert Hall: 

Frank Gehry, Disney Concert Hall

Frank Gehry, Disney Concert Hall: 

Frank Gehry, Disney Concert Hall

Frank Gehry, Disney Concert Hall: 

Frank Gehry, Disney Concert Hall

Giusti Garden, Verona, Italy: 

Giusti Garden, Verona, Italy

Henry MooreKnife Edge Mirror Two Piece1976-1978, bronze534.5 x 721.1 x 363.1 cm (210 1/2 x 284 x 143 in.): 

Henry Moore Knife Edge Mirror Two Piece 1976-1978, bronze 534.5 x 721.1 x 363.1 cm (210 1/2 x 284 x 143 in.)

Moore, HenryReclining Figure1935-36Elmwood: 

Moore, Henry Reclining Figure 1935-36 Elmwood NEGATIVE SPACE

Kenneth SnelsonRador, 1975brass & stainless steel21 x 17 x 6 inches: 

Kenneth Snelson Rador, 1975 brass & stainless steel 21 x 17 x 6 inches

Kenneth SnelsonAmerican, born Pendleton, Oregon, 1927Needle Tower, 1968Aluminum and stainless steel720 x 243-1/2 x 213-3/8 in.: 

Kenneth Snelson American, born Pendleton, Oregon, 1927 Needle Tower, 1968 Aluminum and stainless steel 720 x 243-1/2 x 213-3/8 in.

BrancusiAdam and Eve1921: 

Brancusi Adam and Eve 1921

Slide45: 

Bird in Space, 1923 Constantin Brancusi (French, born Romania, 1876–1957) Marble; (with base) H. 56-3/4, Diam. 6-1/2 in.

BOTTOM LINE: 

BOTTOM LINE The concept of line plays a role in compositions of music and art, ranging from the simple to the complex.

LINE: 

LINE What is a line in Art? Line – a series of points; an area whose length is considerably greater than its width; an indication of direction, an apparent movement. A line is a point moved or moving through space. This applies to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, clay/pottery, and architecture. Characteristics of lines: lines can be actual or implied; a line which denotes or describes an outside edge of an object is a contour line. A contour line divides the plane or delineates an edge of a volume. A directional line points or moves the eye in a particular direction. Horizontal – often read as across, quiet, stable. Vertical: reaching up, spiritual, uplifting, rising. Diagonal: dynamic, moving. Lines can be interpreted as having expressive qualities; particular qualities – thick or thin, weighty or straight, hard-edged or soft – can indicate moods or feelings. ON HANDOUT

Constantin BrancusiFrench, b. Hobitza, Romania, 1876 - 1957 Sleeping Muse I, (1909-1910)Marble6 3/4 x 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.: 

Constantin Brancusi French, b. Hobitza, Romania, 1876 - 1957   Sleeping Muse I, (1909-1910) Marble 6 3/4 x 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.