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Line Notes

Line Notes. It has only ONE dimension. It is the SHORTEST distance between two points OR It is the EXTENSION of a point. Lines can be: Think or Thin Bold or Sketchy Long or Short Fuzzy or Crisp Freehand or Mechanical Diagonal, Straight or Curved

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Line Notes

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  1. Line Notes • It has only ONE dimension. • It is the SHORTEST distance between two points OR • It is the EXTENSION of a point. • Lines can be: • Think or Thin • Bold or Sketchy • Long or Short • Fuzzy or Crisp • Freehand or Mechanical • Diagonal, Straight or Curved • Overlapping or Precise • Continuous or Gapped • Faded or Abrupt • Single or Multiple A Line Has Many Characteristics:

  2. One of the most expressive qualities of a line is direction.It has a profound effect on our emotions and perceptions.

  3. There are FIVETypes of Lines…

  4. Vertical They Lift Space Leads the Eye Up and Down Adds Height and Slimness Stability Dignity Formality

  5. Horizontal They Expand Space Leads the Eye Left to Right Adds Length and Width Restful Relaxing Informal

  6. Diagonal They Extend Space Activity Movement Energy

  7. Curved Upward Curves (Uplifting/Inspiring) Downward Curves (Sadness/Uneasiness) Horizontal Curves (Gentle/Relaxed) Small Curves (Playfulness/Humor) Softness Gracefulness Youthfulness

  8. Zigzag • Electricity • Jumpiness • Confusion • Overpowering If Overused

  9. Lines can EMPHASIZE or DE-EMPHASIZE shapes. They can also change the apparent PROPORTIONS of objects and rooms.

  10. Examples of LINE Within Interiors

  11. Tile Mosaic Door Chair

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