Mark-making
What Mark-making means in Art and Design A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The different lines, dots, marks, patterns, and textures created in an artwork.
The creation of different patterns, lines, textures, and shapes on a surface.
Topics that use Mark-making
- Developing students' knowledge, skills and understanding in art and design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Knowledge, skills and understanding — Content for both components (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Chiaroscuro
- Thumbnail Sketch
- Gestural Drawing
- Primary Source
- Resist Technique
- Foreshortening
- Formal Elements
- Observational Drawing
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