Throughout art history, artists have created influential works of art in which the line was used as the primary means of visual expression. Elements such as shad-ing and gradients are missing, so the focus is on the shape of the line itself.

It forces us to make clear choices while viewing and to be very efficient at doing so. This creates a very special aesthetic. Looking at complex images as minimalist drawings is calming. It allows us to think about things like permanence, identity, and fragility.