Art and Design A-Level
Foreshortening
What Foreshortening means in Art and Design A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Foreshortening
A technique used in perspective to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the distance or background.
Topics that use Foreshortening
- Art and Design titles (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Knowledge, skills and understanding — Content for both components (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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