Which line combination is better in a calm and stable scene?

Correct answer: Horizontal and soft lines

Direct answer: B is correct. In a calm and stable scene, the lines should usually support rest, continuity, and steadiness. Horizontal lines feel settled because they resemble a quiet horizon or a surface at rest. Soft lines have gentle changes and do not strongly interrupt the eye, so they can reinforce a peaceful atmosphere. A is wrong because zigzag and sharp lines create sudden direction changes and visual tension. C is wrong because thorn-like short marks suggest pricks, disturbance, or danger rather than comfort. D is wrong because irregular broken lines interrupt continuity and commonly suggest nervousness, disorder, or instability. Line meaning is influenced by the subject and by other elements such as colour and texture, so these associations are not absolute laws. Still, B is the most suitable combination for the stated mood. When analysing a picture, do not only name the lines; explain how their direction and quality guide the viewer’s feeling. Memory cue: calm scenes usually need lines that rest and flow, not lines that jump or break.