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Preparatory drawings

Scope note

Done in preparation for further work, most often for work in a medium other than drawing, especially for printmaking. More finished than sketches. For drawings done in preparation for architectural construction, use other terms, such as "preliminary drawings" or "design drawings."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300068293

Broader Terms used

<drawings by function>

Equivalent Terms used

preparatory drawing

Created

13yrs ago

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