Konturkarten
Konturkarten are cards that present the contour of an object, region, or symbol as an outline. They may show a bold outline on a blank field or provide only the silhouette without internal details, enabling users to recognize and reproduce shapes. Some variants include tactile textures to support touch-based exploration.
In education they are used to teach shape recognition, handwriting, geometry, and geography. By working with
In design and art, Konturkarten help analyze silhouette and negative space, supporting composition studies. In accessibility
Manufacture and formats vary from printed cards on sturdy stock to laminated reusable sets. Digital variants
The term derives from Kontur meaning contour and Karte meaning card. The concept overlaps with Konturkarten