(4) A diagonal movement is most dramatic; it gives the impression of
overcoming obstacles by force in battle scenes. Climbing a mountain should be
shown by a left-to-upper-right diagonal.
Crossed diagonals suggest opposing
forces; an example would be crossed swords (fig 3-51).
Figure 3-51.
Diagonal movement
(5) Curved movement such as a curved snake suggests fear (fig 3-52).
Figure 3-52.
Curved movement
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