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Preparatory studies

Scope note

More finished than "preliminary sketches" and more concentrated on one portion of a design than "preparatory drawings." Not appropriate with regard to architecture; then prefer "studies (visual works)" or "detail studies."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300081078

Broader Terms used

studies (visual works)

Narrower Terms used

detail studies

Equivalent Terms used

preparatory study

Created

13yrs ago

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