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THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: THE INGREDIENTS OR THE TOOLS
Line
Shape/Silhouette
Color
Texture
Pattern
LINE Refers to an elongated mark that connects
two or more points.
EFFECTS OF LINE
v Can create optical illusions
A
B
C
D
EFFECTS OF LINE
v Can create optical illusions
HORIZONTAL
§ Horizontal lines give the appearance of width and can make a person look shorter.
VERTICAL
§ Vertical lines give the appearance of height and can make a person look taller.
CURVED LINES
§ Curved lines give a feminine soft feeling
DIAGONAL
§ Diagonal lines create energy and excitement in a design
What lines appear in this dress?
What lines appear in
this dress?
