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Here are three religious paintings by the artist Fra Angelico. See how the artist uses lines to give you certain ideas. In all three you will be able to find the following:
1. Vertical lines for stability and stillness. These lines can imply a sense of worship or adoration.
2. Diagonal and curving lines imply action and movement. Where are the lines moving your eyes?
3. How do horizontal lines help to focus your eyes on the scene being presented?
Click on each of the paintings to see some suggestions.
