Why would very light horizontal lines be effective in a calm lake scene?
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Correct answer: They give a feeling of still water and calmness
The direction and pressure of a line work together to communicate mood and surface. Horizontal lines appear stable because they extend from side to side, while very light pressure keeps them gentle rather than forceful. In a lake scene, repeated, carefully spaced horizontal marks can suggest a quiet water surface, a distant horizon, or soft reflections. A is correct because these qualities support stillness and calmness. Heavy, jagged, or sharply diagonal marks would create more energy or tension, not peaceful water. B is therefore unsuitable, C confuses line effect with the appearance of a solid object, and D is impossible because a visible line does not remove a drawing.
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They give a feeling of still water and calmness
Why is this the correct answer?
The direction and pressure of a line work together to communicate mood and surface. Horizontal lines appear stable because they extend from side to side, while very light pressure keeps them gentle rather than forceful. In a lake scene, repeated, carefully spaced horizontal marks can suggest a quiet water surface, a distant horizon, or soft reflections. A is correct because these qualities support stillness and calmness. Heavy, jagged, or sharply diagonal marks would create more energy or tension, not peaceful water. B is therefore unsuitable, C confuses line effect with the appearance of a solid object, and D is impossible because a visible line does not remove a drawing.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Line.
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