
In sculpture practice, what is a 'maquette'?
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- A small-scale preparatory model used to plan a larger sculpture
- A type of chiseling tool for marble sculpture
- A chemical used to patinate bronze
- A casting mold made from plaster
Correct answer: A small-scale preparatory model used to plan a larger sculpture
Explanation: A maquette is a small-scale model sculptors use to study composition and proportions before executing the full work; this planning method was standard by the 19th century.
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