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LINES: THE MOST IMPORTANT

ELEMENT OF DESIGN

By Jake Paradise and Dan King

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The Definition of a Line

A line is a linear marks made with a pen or brush

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Types of Lines

Horizontal

Vertical

Diagonal

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How Lines Convey the Mood The direction of the line usually conveys

the mood of a drawingHorizontal lines show how the drawing are

calm and quietVertical lines suggest more of a potential for

movementDiagonal lines suggest how the movement

can give more of a feeling of vitality

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What do lines do?

They enhance comprehension and readability

Can be a border or divider between elements

Can be a border or divider around elements

Lines can provide an anchor to hold movements on a page

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Lines make optical illusions

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Cool Line Video ONE

http://youtu.be/vzSRVgF501M

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Cool Line Video TWO

http://youtu.be/UR1GHNBtEfM

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Works Cited

http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/line.htm

http://www.myjanee.com/tuts/lines/lines.htm

http://www.johnlovett.com/test.htm http://webdesign.about.com/od/

webdesignbasics/p/aalines.htm