Line Quality

Defining Mass

Linear Perspective


Composition

Using line to create mass simultaneously generates contrasting patterns of light and dark. These values direct the eye through the picture, causing it to pause and focus on those places where the contrast is the greatest, thereby establishing the rhythms and dominance relationships within a composition. Besides influencing the illusion of depth and the overall balance of the piece, having a range of values intensifies the sense of drama and the total visual impact of a drawing.
 

Select a line sample on the left and drag it to the composition where you think it belongs. To see the correct answers, click the reveal button. To hide the answers, click the hide button. To select a new puzzle, select one of the other puzzle buttons.