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 Quality

This category describes how a line is drawn.

The adjectives we use to describe quality are similar to the onhes we might use to describe music:

• bold
• smooth
• broken
• thick
• angular
• jagged
• nervous

The print below is by Erte, a french graphic designer. The curvaceous qulaity of the line drawing is reflected in the lettering

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