If lines run outward away from the main subject what problem may occur?

Viewer attention may move away from the main subject

The governing concept is directional movement in composition: a line acts as a visual guide, and the viewer’s eye often follows its direction. If several lines point outward from the main subject, they can carry attention toward the edges of the picture instead of returning it to the focal area. This may weaken emphasis and make the composition feel less controlled. Therefore, option A is correct because the viewer’s attention may move away from the subject. Option B is not certain, since outward lines do not always improve clarity; option C is not an automatic result, because depth depends on scale, overlap, perspective, and other cues; and option D is unrelated to line direction. Lines can lead outward intentionally, but the possible problem is loss of visual focus.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Line.