Different template syntax for finding if argument is a class or not

While reading this question , I came across @Johannes's answer.

template<typename> struct void_ { typedef void type; };

template<typename T, typename = void>  // Line 1
struct is_class { static bool const value = false; };

template<typename T>
struct is_class<T, typename void_<int T::*>::type> { // Line 2
  static bool const value = true; 
};

This construct finds if the given type is a class or not. What puzzles me is the new kind of syntax for writing this small meta program. Can anyone explain in detail:

1. Why we need Line 1 ?
2. What is the meaning of syntax <int T::*> as template parameter in Line 2 ?