Types and Qualities of Lines

Types of lines

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• Circular

• Diagonal

• Vertical

vertical lines

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• diagonal lines

• curved lines

• vertical lines

Contour lines

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• Lines that represent the boundaries of different countries

• Lines that indicate the direction of water flow

• Lines that show the temperature variations in an area

Cross contour lines

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• Lines that are used to create a flat surface

• Lines that indicate the edges of a shape

• Lines that are purely decorative and have no functional purpose

Pattern

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• Texture

• Structure

• Color

Zentangles

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• A type of meditation involving guided imagery

• A popular dance style from the 1980s

• A method of cooking using steam

Shape

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• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

Diagonal lines

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• Lines that connect opposite corners of a shape

• Lines that are perpendicular to each other

• Lines that run at an angle to the horizontal and vertical

Line quality

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• The color of the ink used in writing

• The thickness of the paper used for drawing

• The type of pen used for writing

horizontal lines

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• diagonal lines

• curved lines

• horizontal lines