Shape
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ReviewIn graphic design, lines are used to:
Communicate a feeling
Describe shapes
Create emphasis
Separate content
Direct the viewer’s eye
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Generally create calming or relaxing mood; stability
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Used to make up forms and figures in a drawing; outlines
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Create mood of spirituality or grandeur
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“Imaginary” line your mind instantly creates by connecting dots or elements together
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Create sense of movement and direction
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Associated with nature (organic shapes)
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An invisible line from one element to another followed by our eyes and created in our minds
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ShapeAn area that is separate from other areas and/or its background
The area can be separated by line, value, color, texture, or any other difference that lets you see the shape
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What lets you see the shape?
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Geometric shapes
Perfect measurements, can be easily reproduced
Symmetrical
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Organic ShapesNot easily reproduced
Often found in nature
Not always symmetrical
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Shapes in design
Simple shapes are easier to remember than complex shapes
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