"line of beauty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lines of beauty [plural]
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  1. (fine arts) An abstract line supposed to be beautiful in itself and absolutely; differently represented by different authors, often as a kind of elongated S (like the one drawn by Hogarth). Wikipedia link: William Hogarth Categories (topical): Appearance Related terms: ogee

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