Module 8: Introduction to basic principles of design using the visual elements- point, line, plane and ...............volume. Lines – straight, curved and kinked
  Lecture 1:Visual elements 1
 

Rectilinear Line:

Rectilinear lines are those that are geometric in style. Rectilinear lines are straight and clear with pointed angles. Rectilinear lines can create a harsh and energetic feeling to an artwork. Cubist work such as Picasso's Guernica employs a dominant use of rectilinear lines to express an organized sense of chaos.Fig.108 shows the use of rectilinear lines and their characteristics in artwork.

 

Fig. 114: Various characteristics of lines and its orientation.