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Blind contour drawing

Scope note

The technique of drawing the contours of an object while looking at the object and not at the drawing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053174

Broader Terms used

contour drawing

Equivalent Terms used

blind contour drawings

Created

13yrs ago

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