Art and Design GCSE
Contour Line
What Contour Line means in Art and Design GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Contour Line
A line which defines a form or an edge. Essentially, it is the outline or silhouette of a given object or figure.
Topics that use Contour Line
- Art, Craft and Design (Title Overview) (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Contour Line in the exam
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