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sketch, a rapidly executed kind of pictorial note-taking. The sketch is not usually intended as an autonomous work of art, although many have been considered masterpieces in their own right. Used extensively in the planning of large, complex projects, the sketch allows the artist to visualize quickly the bend of a knee or the sweep of an arm without having to experiment directly on the work itself. See cartoon cartoon [Ital., cartone=paper], either of two types of drawings: in the fine arts, a preliminary sketch for a more complete work; in journalism, a humorous or satirical drawing. ..... Click the link for more information. . sketch 1. a rapid drawing or painting, often a study for subsequent elaboration 2. a brief usually descriptive and informal essay or other literary composition 3. a short play, often comic, forming part of a revue 4. a short evocative piece of instrumental music, esp for piano How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It contained a sketch in water colors of the village and the woods, and Francine had looked at the view itself with indifference--the picture of the view interested her. That's what I've come for, you know; and we want a little sketch of your house for the paper. My mother suggested that I should try to make a sketch of the view from this point. |
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