English Explanatory Dictionary

Asaro head

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A three-dimensional simplified, geometric sculpture of the human head used by artists to understand how light and shadow fall on facial planes; a method of revealing volume and form for more realistic drawing and painting, rather than just copying features; breaks the complex head shape into flat, angular surfaces.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Asaro head.

Word forms

Asaro head Asaro heads

Etymology

Originally called the planes of the head, the model eventually became known as the Asaro head within the art world, named after the model's creator, artist John Asaro.

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