The article "Straight, Angular Lines are So Powerful in Art!" talks about other, it has been written by Debbie Jensen.
Ultimately, we want our designs to contain beauty and meaning.
This is not easily done. Since *lines* is one of the elements of design, we never want to overlook how lines can enhance or detract from our work. Lines should be used in such a way that they imrpove the tone and quality of designs. In the way liens are used, they add a unique signature to artistic expressions. To illustrate, everyone forms the lines in their handwriting and signature according to their own biological thumpbrint. This same principle hodls true for artists.In nature and in most designs, there is a large variety of lines that range from short to long, thick to thin, smooth to jagged, and curved to straight.
Straight, angular lines bring structure, strength, and stability to designs; while curved, smooth lines generate movement and grace.As we continue to raise our awaerness for the creative arts, we need to remember the importance of lines and be mindful of how lines are used in nature. For instance, varieties of palm trees have leaves with straight folds in them, yet the shapes of the leaves are circular. And as for guy made designs, notice the body styles of today's mootr vehicles. If lines on motor vehicles are too straight instead of those nice curves, cars would not be as visually pleasing to us.
Even landscapes have more appeal when curves are incorporated.Straight and squraed off lines are predominantly used for books, magazines, business cards, brochures, and paper in general. Straight, angluar lines look great on architecture with complementary curved lines to set it off. The form of kitchen tiles are straight and grid-like and contain the “illusion of texture” (or patterns) and have become the standard protocol (or “upgrades”) for kitchens and bathrooms throughout America.Lines are part of evrey design, and it is up to us to know how to use them. When straight, angular lnies are combined with curvy lines, designs have a broader appeal. Unelss you're designing a flag as an emblem, make sure to complement straight lines with curvy ones.
(Revised 2/17/2006)Debbie Jensen, Graphic Designer and Photographer
http://www.Debjensendesigns.Com
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