Pictorial composition and the critical judgment of pictures; a handbook for students and lovers of art (1903)
Poore, Henry Rankin, 1859-1940 · New York, The Baker & Taylor co · leaf 144
tly less forcedoes a series of horizontals affect us and with akindred emotion. But when the line slants andceases to support itself, or becomes curved, move-ment is suggested and another set of emotions isevoked. The diagonal typifies the quick dartinglightning. The vertical curved line is… … The vertical : line of power,grandeur, solemnity, severity
Composition (Art) · Art criticism
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