OBJECTIVE 3 01 APPLY THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
OBJECTIVE 3. 01: APPLY THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN 1. Line 2. Form 3. Space 4. Mass 5. Texture 6. Color
1. LINE Most basic element of design. Line establishes direction.
HORIZONTAL LINES Communicates feelings of relaxation, calmness, and restfulness. Think of: §Sunsets - end of a day or time of rest. §Waves in the ocean which are relaxing. §You sleep in a HORIZONTAL position. Found in fireplace mantels, bookcases, long sofas, …. .
HORIZONTAL LINE Restful
HORIZONTAL LINE
HORIZONTAL LINE
VERTICAL LINES Cause your eye to move up and down Suggests height, strength, dignity, and stability Found in columns, grandfather clocks, tall mirrors, armoires…. .
Ready to Move VERTICAL LINE
VERTICAL LINE
VERTICAL LINE
VERTICAL LINE
DIAGONAL LINES Communicate different levels of activity depending on the degree of the angle and total number of angles. §Think of a lightning bolt. Found in roof lines, cathedral ceilings, staircases, lampshades, fabrics, paintings….
DIAGONAL LINE E g n i t i xc
DIAGONAL LINE
DIAGONAL LINES
DIAGONAL LINES
DIAGONAL LINE
CURVED LINES Curved lines communicate organization, eternity, uniformity, softness and openness. §Think of circles, oval, or freeform shapes. Found in sinks, tubs, dishes, mirrors, pottery….
CURVED LINE Calming
CURVES
CURVED LINES
CURVED LINE
CURVED LINE
CURVED LINE
CURVED LINE
CURVED LINE
LINE IN DESIGN – WHAT DO YOU SEE?
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