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 Direction

The second category of line is direction.

• Horizontal lines move across the page, east to west or west to east
• Vertical lines move up and down a page, north to south or south to north
• Diagonal lines look slanted in realtion to the edges of the page

Below, the use of vertical and diagonal lines allows the designer to create the effect of bending space.

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