Lineography is the art of drawing without lifting the pen, pencil, or paintbrush that is being used.[1] The practice originated in France in the seventeenth century and had fallen into disuse by the early nineteenth century.[2] In some instances, entire landscapes and still lifes have been drawn or painted using this lineographic technique.[3] There are also examples of famous works of art, such as the Mona Lisa being reproduced in this way.[4]
Lineography experienced a resurgence in 1960 with the release of the Etch-A-Sketch.[1] A generation of young people used this toy to produce images that were made from one continuous line.
Notable lineographers
- Jean de Beaugrand
- Arthur Granjean
- George Hanton
References
- ^ a b Davis, Ken (2007-01-02), "Thinking Inside the Box", Unitrin Specialty Update: 10, <http://leannmaloney.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/unitrinspecialtyupdatev2_jan07.pdf>
- ^ Hanton, George (1927). French Lineography. New York: Gregory Kline Books. p. 2.
- ^ Hanton, George (1927). French Lineography. New York: Gregory Kline Books. p. 27.
- ^ "Mona Lisa in Etch-A-Sketch". Speeple News. 2007-09-14. http://news.speeple.com/neatorama.com/2007/09/14/mona-lisa-in-etch-a-sketch.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
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