And in the case of a mountain range, it takes the form of a pass. It represents a dip in a ridge or the junction of two ridges. It is represented by four sets of contours as shown in Fig. Depression between summits is called a saddle. In this case, several contours coincide and the horizontal equivalent becomes zero.ġ0. Contours never run into one another except in the case of a vertical cliff (Fig. Contour lines cannot merge or cross one another on map except in the case of an overhanging cliff. Contour lines cannot end anywhere but close on themselves elders within or outside the limits of the map.Ĩ. 8.3).Īnd if the higher values are outside the bend, it represents a “Valley” (Fig. If the higher values are inside the bend or loop in the contour, it indicates a “Ridge”. Contour lines across ridge or valley lines at right angles.
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A series of closed contours on the map indicate a depression, if the higher values are outside (Fig. A series of closed contour lines on the map represent a hill, if the higher values are inside (Fig. A uniform slope is indicated when the contour lines are uniformly spaced and a plane surface when they are straight, parallel and equally spaced.Ĥ. Flat ground is indicated where the contour are widely separated and the steep ground where they run close together.ģ.
All points in a contour line have the same elevation.Ģ. Once you understand what the contour is, the types and aspects that influence it, from here, it is about reflecting on this visual element within your own works.1. This is why a shape and a outline are not the same, although sometimes, the contour and the shape are attached. The outlines also can be filled with color or not, as in this case. For example, in this painting: Painting by Sesow MattĪnother painting by Sesow Matt with very pictorial strokes. She loses strength in the contours but gains expressive softness.Īnd in addition, there are the qualities within the contour: width of the line, cleanliness and sharpness, with texture and what kind of visual texture, color, transparency, and many other elements of the image that are integrated into the line itself. 1887, Etching on old laid paper.ĭrawing drawn with broken lines, which delimit the figure perfectly and at the same time are loose, free, active and allow the air to circulate, relaxing our eyes while the beautiful lady continues to sleep. La dormeuse (Sleeping), drawing by James Ensor. Insinuated – incomplete outlines Sleeping, drawing by James Ensor Complexity of lines makes more confusing to see the outline of the figures. Complicated contours The diver by Arnulf RainerĪrnulf Rainer drew this picture called The diver in 1949.
Circles within a circle, by Kandinsky, 1923.
For this reason, the works played with simple geometric shapes where the line became visible. Independent visual elements were studied extensively at the Bauhaus school. After these shapes that contain the minimum lines to create an outline, there are infinitely more complex outlines with more and more lines. The basic outline shapes are square, rectangle, circle, triangle, star, and all polygonal shapes (hexagon, octagon, etc.). In the realistic and hyper-realistic paintings the outlines are also very subtle, it is said that the outline does not exist in nature or reality. The black outlines are very subtle and the type of brush fades it. Monet painting, London Parliament at sunset. The lines fade under the painting, with atmospheric effects, and even sometimes, purposefully breaks made to break the line. It´s used in the Expressionists and strong styles. Heritage (herencia), by Matt Sesow, is a painting with strong outlines on the characters. This outlines are clearly visible and distinguished. Thin white lines are defining the outlines of each silhouette, the man and the crocodile, and thanks to these outlines the work is better understood. These silhouettes are very strong shapes, but as they are so close, the crocodile and the man are almost together in the same shape. The figures are limited by the contrast with the background. This is a work very interesting about the visual outline. The Island II (Man on crocodile), by Mexican artist Carlos Luna.
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The silhouette is the full form that can be drawn or cut thanks to a delimiter and clearly visible contour. We will determine whether the stroke is more or less thick, more or less bounding and closed, or whether it will be discontinuous, for example. The length or measure of a contour is called perimeter, used especially in mathematics and technical drawing By limiting the shape, the lines isolate this shape into the space or the composition.
The visual outline is the line or group of lines that define a shape or figure.
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