Line Orientation-Horizontal

Horizontal Line Orientation can essentially be described as a line or group of lines that present a clear and precise shape to an image, giving it a controlled appearance. In the case of the image below, it is a series of lines that define the work as a whole and give it a horizontal shape and "direction". The entire work is viewed as one consistent whole, that is presented horizontally.

The image above is "Apprehend" by Bridget Riley and it is a tempera painting on canvas that was completed in 1970.