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Line Terms
Using Line in fashion
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10th Grade
10/10/2016
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Term
line
 Definition
Refers to an elongated mark that connects two or more points.
Term
seams
 Definition
divide and enclose space on a garment.
Term
straight lines
 Definition
Message: Forceful, Rigid, Strong, Hard, Formal, Masculine, Crisp, Stiff, Severe, Bold, Dignified, Stable
Term
straight lines
 Definition
Illusion: Increases, emphasizes, reinforces body lines and angles, counters curved lines and rounded body areas
Term
curved lines
 Definition
Message: Gentle, Romantic, Fragile, Soft, Casual, Feminine, Graceful, Youthful, Charming, Flowing
Term
curved lines
 Definition
Illusion: Holds attention longer, increases size, emphasizes, reinforces rounded soft-body curves, less powerful
Term
vertical lines
 Definition
Message: Formal, strong, dignified, stiff, business-like, stately, conservative, grandious, majestic, efficient
Term
vertical lines
 Definition
Illusion: Increases, emphasizes, reinforces length, height, narrowness, thinness– slimming, counters horizontal lines
Term
horizontal lines
 Definition
Message: Restful, stable, calm, relaxed, casual, quiet, serene, in repose, lethargic
Term
horizontal lines
 Definition
Illusion: Increases, emphasizes, reinforces width, bulk, shortness, counters vertical lines, when placed high appears taller, when placed low appears shorter, leads eye side to side
Term
diagonal lines
 Definition
Message: Active, movement, instability, excitement, interesting, dramatic, restless, sophisticated, in motion, vitality
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diagonal lines
 Definition
Illusion: Increases, emphasizes, reinforces the direction of the dominant angle, counters vertical and horizontal lines, draws attention
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