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LINE

Writer's picture: Jasleen AshtaJasleen Ashta

A line is a path joining two points.

A line is also an important aspect of elements of design.

Presence of various kinds of lines in design affects us differently. Following are different kinds of lines.

1. Straight Vertical Line

Dominant, bold, emphasize height, de-emphasize width



2. Straight Horizontal Line

At repose, dormant, emphasize width, de-emphasize height



3. Straight Diagonal Line

Active, dynamic, progress, decline, infer motion



4. Curved Line

Feminine, Relaxed, Graceful, Soft



5.a. Dotted Line

Weak, soft, dainty

5.b. Dashed Line

Broken, interrupted

5.c. Continous Line

Constant, internal



6.a. Short Line

Sudden, abrupt

6.b. Long Line

Defined, continuity.



7.a. Thin Line

Fragile, subordinate

7.b. Thick Line

Heavy, dominating



8.a. Porous Line

Unsure, affected, weak

8.b. Solid Line

Sure, empathetic



9. Zig Zag Line

Fluctuating, Fickle, Erratic


And a combination of these can depict several emotions like..


confined


Growth

Chaos

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