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Yingchen (Molly) ZhouDRAWING LINES IN SAND
When I feel bored without a cellphone, I focus on details in life. I find lines in an object that I can spend my attention on. I start to think about the function and influences that line has in graphic design. Lines can pass on information in graphic design, and they can also have positive and impres - sive effects on visual systems.
The line is also the most ancient element artists have used to describe objects and record events. Ancient people drew the outlines; then, lines became shapes. With the development of human history, people discovered the use of shadow and perspective. The discovery of perspective is remarkable, but it has more connection with the develop - ment of lines. It can be considered as a systematic innovation of lines.
Analyzing line artworks may prompt consideration of visual information delivered by lines. The essential thing for this process is to focus on the effects of invisible lines, such as perspective. Analyzing the use of lines in artworks is helpful for understanding how lines can be useful in graphic design. Discovering how lines underlie visual systems and pass information to an audience is an initial stage. Like the lines used in artworks, the shapes and spaces from line systems can become part of the design. Instead of only focusing on unnoticeable line systems, the actual line-created designs that are directly presented to the audience also deserve attention.
Printing on paper, 11 × 17 in.
Printing on paper, 5 × 4 in.
Printing on paper, 8 × 10 in.