Art and Design GCSE
Cross-Hatching
What Cross-Hatching means in Art and Design GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cross-Hatching
A method of line drawing that describes light and shadow. The representation of light utilizes the white or openness of the page, while shadow is created by a density of crossing lines.
Topics that use Cross-Hatching
- Art, Craft and Design (Title Overview) (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Cross-Hatching in the exam
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