Implied Lines

An implied line is a line that is created by a figure in a piece of art. It is a moving line is established by someone pointing a finger or an angle of a building. Madonna and Child, created by Titan was created with an implied line built in. If you look at the Madonna, her head scarf is painted so that it tips downward towards the child. The implied line is created through the head scarf and Madonna's head. It makes the audience focus on the child.