Lines and their Meanings

          Lines in art sometimes can communicate moods more then the words itself. For example, to me vertical lines communicate a feeling of strength, like a person standing. Horizontal lines remind me of a person at rest or some one who is relaxed. Curved lines remind me of someone who is not mad or happy because of the natural way a curvy line looks, going up then down. Zig zag lines communicate a sense of excitement and fear, like a lightening bolt. Diagonal lines communicate a sense of movement because it is unbalanced. Lastly, spiral lines communicate a feeling of someone is dazed and confused. In conclusion, you can see how different lines can have different moods and emotions. That is why some art, like a painting of the horizon, seems to be so peaceful and relaxing because of the horizontal lines that are placed into the painting.