Lesson 4/Learning Event 2
A leading line may be any object, or any series of objects, which directs
the viewer's eyes toward the point of interest. It may be a road, a fence,
a row of trees, a shortline, or even a patch of light or dark tone in the
scene. Leading lines give a definite sense of depth.
b. Characteristic
lines
have
meaning
and
promote
certain
characteristics.
(1) Horizontal lines indicate peace and quite.
This is our position
as we lie in restful sleep.
(2) Vertical lines indicate strength and power, for instance, a man
standing straight and tall is a picture of control and mastery.
(3) Diagonal lines indicate force and action to illustrate this
picture as a man leaning into his work or putting his shoulder to the wheel.
(4) Curved lines indicate grace and charm. For example, the arched
body gives beauty to a perfectly executed back dive.
6. Direction. When you look at a picture, its arrangement should lead your
eyes to the center of interest. You should use lines to do this; lines that
look like lines (fig 4-9), lines that don't look like lines (fig 4-10),
outlines (fig 4-11), and even invisible lines (fig 4-12), all can be used as
direction lines to lead the viewer to the action at the center of interest.
Figure 4-9.
Lines that look like
Figure 4-10.
Lines that don't look
lines
like lines
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