Art and Design A-Level

Foreshortening

What Foreshortening means in Art and Design A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Foreshortening

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

A technique used in perspective to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the distance or background.

Pearson Edexcel · Art and Design titles (study guide), Knowledge, skills and understanding — Content for both components (study guide)

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Art and Design titles (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Knowledge, skills and understanding — Content for both components (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)

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