Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Formal Elements:
Line: Definition
Line Type
Line Direction
Line Quality
Shape
Texture

The Principles of Design
Balance
Emphasis
Visual Heirarchy
Rhythm 
Unity

Manipulating Space:
Positive/Negative
Illusion
Perspective

Line Type

Line type refers to the way it moves from
beginning to the end.

Some types of lines are:

These personal monograms were designed
by members of the Vienna Secession in 1902

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