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The instructor reviews that direction implies motion, and motion in drawing, is largely indicated by lines:

  • Vertical lines express stillness.
  • Horizontal lines indicate repose.
  • Oblique lines suggest movement.
  • Curved lines express grace.
  • Parallel lines suggest order.
  • Angular lines suggest chaos.

Children study the image and complete the following drill work:

  1. Point to the lines of the poplar tree in A, that represent stillness and repose.
  2. Point to the lines in B that represent motion.
  3. Represent stillness by a poplar tree.
  4. Represent motion by a poplar tree.
  5. Represent the wind blowing by the trees in C.
  6. Represent the wind blowing by the trees in D.
  7. Represent the wind blowing by the trees in E.