ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

Line

LINE Have direction, width, and length.

Can play up a person good points and play down bad points (or do opposite)

Can focus attention in a certain area

Can create illusion of height

Can conceal weight or thickness

LINE TYPES Straight:

Bold and severe All clothing has some straight lines

o Curved:oRounded, circular, or flattened outoIncrease size or volumeoCircles stop the eye completely

oJagged:oZigzagobold

LINE DIRECTION Vertical: lead the eye up and down

Impression of taller and thinner Can be seams, button downs, zippers, etc.

o Horizontal: carry eye from side to side• Less height, more width• Can be seams, belts, bows, line made by top and

pants/skirt

oDiagonal: slanted• Draws attention to one area• Can be v-neck, collar, ruching…

LINE APPLICATIONS Structural: holds garment in it’s shape

Seams Darts Pleats Edges

o Decorative: added details to clothing• Ruffles• Fringe• Buttons• Lace• Top stitching

CREATING ILLUSIONS WITH LINES Page 197-199 in text