Asaro head

noun

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.

“In art class, I sculpted an Asaro head.”

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Meanings

Asaro head1

nounAsaro head (plural Asaro heads)

plural Asaro heads

  1. artA 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.

    In art class, I sculpted an Asaro head.

    2 more examples

    The most basic 3D model of a human head is the Asaro head.

    Studying Asaro Heads have helped me better understand facial anatomy.

Asaro Head2

nounAsaro Head (plural Asaro Heads)

plural Asaro Heads

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Asaro head.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
planes of the head

Origin

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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APA

Asaro head. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Asaro%20head

MLA

“Asaro head.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Asaro%20head. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Asaro head,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Asaro%20head.

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