Arts Explorer #4: Patterns in Urban Settings
The city of Toronto has an unbelievable amount of glory whether it is a part of nature or man-made sights. In my opinion, nature is the most unique and original scenery out there which persuaded me to use this photograph of a large rock, which has many different lines and shades. I had taken this photograph when I was at a park and this particular rock was a part of a cliff which descended into a pond. I have also included another photograph which I had taken of a building that has unique lines and seemed to be quite interesting to look at. Both of these photographs consist of patterns that are made up by various lines. The photograph of the rock up close looks very different then when seen from a further distance. After starring at the picture for a few minutes, it began to look like the bark of a tree or a log because of the vareity of lines. There are a combination of vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, wavy etc, lines in both pictures that gives off a texturized and flowing feel, which leads my eyes around the photographs. 
Lines seem to play an important role in capturing my attention because it adds a captivating view to each element of art which is already present such as, colour, texture, shape etc. Although the formal definition of a line is “a visible mark made by an artistic tool” (Schirrmacher & Fox.135. 2009), the impact it has on art is very effective. A line is not only a “mark” but can form many inspiring pieces of art, which effects people in many different ways.
Schirrmacher, R & Fox J.E. (2009). Art & Creative Development for Young Children. Delmar: Cengage Learning.
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