Two young children are at the beach. They are crouched down at the shore line playing.The Wounded Foot

by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida

Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

Question
In this scene, the viewer gets the feeling that the water is moving in the image. Which element of art is used to create the idea of the moving water in this image?
(1 point)
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line
line

variety
variety

perspective
perspective

shape
shape
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The element of art used to create the idea of the moving water in the image is line. Lines can convey movement and direction, suggesting the flow and rhythm of the water.