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Asaro head
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English
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.
Noun
en art 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.
en The most basic 3D model of a human head is the Asaro head.
en In art class, I sculpted an Asaro head.
en Studying Asaro Heads have helped me better understand facial anatomy.
Further reading
2018. Beak Art. ""Let's Get Better"- Drawing & Painting Fundamentals - Lesson 5 - ASARO HEADS". Steemit.
2021. Büsken, Daniel. "The Asaro Head: How To Master The Planes Of The Head".