Lines and shapes remind people of many things.

Artists say that lines and shapes can send messages to people.

What lines and shapes do you see here?

Homage to Porvaldor Skulason

Compare the last artwork to the one below.

Homage to Henry Berlewi

Notice the lines and shapes.

What ideas of feelings do you get when you look at each artwork?

Can you explain why?

Homage to Dallas B Taylor

What does this picture make you feel like?

THINK OF two words that tell how the painting makes you feel.

Do the lines and shapes send a similar message to your classmates?

Project – Messages in Artwork: Lines and Shapes

1. Choose A colored piece of construction paper. Draw 4 or 5 types of lines from one edge to the other.

2. Plan the lines so you can cut them into shapes.

3. Each line should go edge to edge. (top to bottom or side to side)

4. Cut out the shapes to use for our next lesson.

5. Read instructions for Project 4.06 – Collage: Messages from Designs.