Art and Design A-Level
Gestural Drawing
What Gestural Drawing means in Art and Design A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Gestural Drawing
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A quick, expressive method of drawing that captures the action, form, and pose of a subject rather than intricate details.
Topics that use Gestural Drawing
- Developing students' knowledge, skills and understanding in art and design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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