Episode of Series “Elements of design”.
Straight, curved, S-shaped and circular lines are established as being the basis of linear design. Examples in nature stress the need for being aware of line designs in the physical world. There are illustrations of historical use of line in many ways, times, and places. The elements of repetition and rhythm are pointed out in nature, industrial design and architecture
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ACMI Identifier
003221
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Design, Industrial
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Design - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Design, Industrial
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)