Definition of maquette in English:

maquette

noun maˈkɛtmæˈkɛt

A sculptor's small preliminary model or sketch.
（雕塑）设计模型；设计草图
Example sentencesExamples
- In the exhibition, the piece was perhaps over-represented by smaller bronze versions, a plaster maquette, a giant photo-mural on cloth and a handsome new series of six inkjet prints.
- However, in properly run competitions, and after the first cut-off when more detailed plans and maquettes are requested, artists are usually compensated for their efforts.
- Indoor and outdoor works are included, along with drawings, maquettes, stained-glass, and stainless-steel sculptures.
- This exhibition at the Talbot Rice Gallery features more than 20 projects displayed in filing cabinets and shelving units modified by the artist, showing sketchbooks, drawings and maquettes to reveal the method beyond the creations.
- An unrealized project designed for a site in Volterra, Italy, it is represented in this exhibition by numerous drawings and a large maquette.
- Along with a selection of major sculptures and maquettes, the show contains rarely exhibited preparatory drawings and sketchbooks loaned by the Miro Foundation in Mallorca.
- On view were several large-scale objects and numerous small and medium-sized maquettes for colossal outdoor pieces.
- The exhibition began in a traditional, hardwood-floored gallery, its white walls hung with Park's beautifully drafted exhibition plans and intricate installation maquettes.
- Apparently Krams intends to use her small sculptures as maquettes for life size figures which will all take part in a yet-to-be-written operatic event.
- The collection of sculpture includes several maquettes by Puget, who came from Marseille.
- This show features photos, objects, maquettes, drawings and paintings from these projects.
- Asked by the seaman's hometown to design a memorial, Schutte prepared a number of sketches and maquettes, some fully sculptural.
- Heavily illustrated in color and duotone, the 256-page hardback book features Proctor's monumental and studio sculpture, plaster and clay maquettes, as well as drawings.
- Here, maquettes are at once model and end result.
- This major retrospective of British sculptor Henry Moore consists of some 120 works, including drawings, maquettes, plasters, wood and stone carvings, and large bronzes.
- More than 160 of his works are represented, including carved works in wood and stone, bronze sculptures, plaster maquettes and drawings.
- In this context, Judd's reductive forms, notes and signature representations spoke volumes concerning their use as architectural plans and maquettes.
- Although meant to be functional, the model, in the gallery context, looked like a maquette for a large abstract sculpture.
- A number of interesting comparisons can be made between the specification, the two drawings and the maquette, showing the transition from design to the finished carving.
- There are formal models plus informal working maquettes from the initial design phase of several projects.
Synonyms
drawing, preliminary drawing, outline

Origin

Early 20th century: from French, from Italian machietta, diminutive of macchia 'spot'.

Rhymes

abet, aiguillette, anisette, Annette, Antoinette, arête, Arlette, ate, baguette, banquette, barbette, barrette, basinet, bassinet, beget, Bernadette, beset, bet, Bette, blanquette, Brett, briquette, brochette, brunette (US brunet), Burnett, cadet, caravanette, cassette, castanet, charette, cigarette (US cigaret), clarinet, Claudette, Colette, coquette, corvette, couchette, courgette, croquette, curette, curvet, Debrett, debt, dinette, diskette, duet, epaulette (US epaulet), flageolet, flannelette, forget, fret, galette, gazette, Georgette, get, godet, grisette, heavyset, Jeanette, jet, kitchenette, La Fayette, landaulet, launderette, layette, lazaret, leatherette, let, Lett, lorgnette, luncheonette, lunette, Lynette, maisonette, majorette, Marie-Antoinette, marionette, Marquette, marquisette, martinet, met, minaret, minuet, moquette, motet, musette, Nanette, net, noisette, nonet, novelette, nymphet, octet, Odette, on-set, oubliette, Paulette, pet, Phuket, picquet, pillaret, pincette, pipette, piquet, pirouette, planchette, pochette, quartet, quickset, quintet, regret, ret, Rhett, roomette, rosette, roulette, satinette, septet, serviette, sestet, set, sett, sextet, silhouette, soubrette, spinet, spinneret, statuette, stet, stockinet, sublet, suffragette, Suzette, sweat, thickset, threat, Tibet, toilette, tret, underlet, upset, usherette, vedette, vet, vignette, vinaigrette, wagonette, wet, whet, winceyette, yet, Yvette

Definition of maquette in US English:

maquette

nounmaˈketmæˈkɛt

A sculptor's small preliminary model or sketch.
（雕塑）设计模型；设计草图
Example sentencesExamples
- In this context, Judd's reductive forms, notes and signature representations spoke volumes concerning their use as architectural plans and maquettes.
- The collection of sculpture includes several maquettes by Puget, who came from Marseille.
- A number of interesting comparisons can be made between the specification, the two drawings and the maquette, showing the transition from design to the finished carving.
- Apparently Krams intends to use her small sculptures as maquettes for life size figures which will all take part in a yet-to-be-written operatic event.
- On view were several large-scale objects and numerous small and medium-sized maquettes for colossal outdoor pieces.
- There are formal models plus informal working maquettes from the initial design phase of several projects.
- In the exhibition, the piece was perhaps over-represented by smaller bronze versions, a plaster maquette, a giant photo-mural on cloth and a handsome new series of six inkjet prints.
- Asked by the seaman's hometown to design a memorial, Schutte prepared a number of sketches and maquettes, some fully sculptural.
- This show features photos, objects, maquettes, drawings and paintings from these projects.
- More than 160 of his works are represented, including carved works in wood and stone, bronze sculptures, plaster maquettes and drawings.
- Along with a selection of major sculptures and maquettes, the show contains rarely exhibited preparatory drawings and sketchbooks loaned by the Miro Foundation in Mallorca.
- Although meant to be functional, the model, in the gallery context, looked like a maquette for a large abstract sculpture.
- The exhibition began in a traditional, hardwood-floored gallery, its white walls hung with Park's beautifully drafted exhibition plans and intricate installation maquettes.
- Indoor and outdoor works are included, along with drawings, maquettes, stained-glass, and stainless-steel sculptures.
- Here, maquettes are at once model and end result.
- However, in properly run competitions, and after the first cut-off when more detailed plans and maquettes are requested, artists are usually compensated for their efforts.
- Heavily illustrated in color and duotone, the 256-page hardback book features Proctor's monumental and studio sculpture, plaster and clay maquettes, as well as drawings.
- An unrealized project designed for a site in Volterra, Italy, it is represented in this exhibition by numerous drawings and a large maquette.
- This exhibition at the Talbot Rice Gallery features more than 20 projects displayed in filing cabinets and shelving units modified by the artist, showing sketchbooks, drawings and maquettes to reveal the method beyond the creations.
- This major retrospective of British sculptor Henry Moore consists of some 120 works, including drawings, maquettes, plasters, wood and stone carvings, and large bronzes.
Synonyms
drawing, preliminary drawing, outline

Origin

Early 20th century: from French, from Italian machietta, diminutive of macchia ‘spot’.

词汇	maquette
释义	Definition of maquette in English: maquette noun maˈkɛtmæˈkɛt A sculptor's small preliminary model or sketch. （雕塑）设计模型；设计草图 Example sentencesExamples In the exhibition, the piece was perhaps over-represented by smaller bronze versions, a plaster maquette, a giant photo-mural on cloth and a handsome new series of six inkjet prints. However, in properly run competitions, and after the first cut-off when more detailed plans and maquettes are requested, artists are usually compensated for their efforts. Indoor and outdoor works are included, along with drawings, maquettes, stained-glass, and stainless-steel sculptures. This exhibition at the Talbot Rice Gallery features more than 20 projects displayed in filing cabinets and shelving units modified by the artist, showing sketchbooks, drawings and maquettes to reveal the method beyond the creations. An unrealized project designed for a site in Volterra, Italy, it is represented in this exhibition by numerous drawings and a large maquette. Along with a selection of major sculptures and maquettes, the show contains rarely exhibited preparatory drawings and sketchbooks loaned by the Miro Foundation in Mallorca. On view were several large-scale objects and numerous small and medium-sized maquettes for colossal outdoor pieces. The exhibition began in a traditional, hardwood-floored gallery, its white walls hung with Park's beautifully drafted exhibition plans and intricate installation maquettes. Apparently Krams intends to use her small sculptures as maquettes for life size figures which will all take part in a yet-to-be-written operatic event. The collection of sculpture includes several maquettes by Puget, who came from Marseille. This show features photos, objects, maquettes, drawings and paintings from these projects. Asked by the seaman's hometown to design a memorial, Schutte prepared a number of sketches and maquettes, some fully sculptural. Heavily illustrated in color and duotone, the 256-page hardback book features Proctor's monumental and studio sculpture, plaster and clay maquettes, as well as drawings. Here, maquettes are at once model and end result. This major retrospective of British sculptor Henry Moore consists of some 120 works, including drawings, maquettes, plasters, wood and stone carvings, and large bronzes. More than 160 of his works are represented, including carved works in wood and stone, bronze sculptures, plaster maquettes and drawings. In this context, Judd's reductive forms, notes and signature representations spoke volumes concerning their use as architectural plans and maquettes. Although meant to be functional, the model, in the gallery context, looked like a maquette for a large abstract sculpture. A number of interesting comparisons can be made between the specification, the two drawings and the maquette, showing the transition from design to the finished carving. There are formal models plus informal working maquettes from the initial design phase of several projects. Synonyms drawing, preliminary drawing, outline Origin Early 20th century: from French, from Italian machietta, diminutive of macchia 'spot'. Rhymes abet, aiguillette, anisette, Annette, Antoinette, arête, Arlette, ate, baguette, banquette, barbette, barrette, basinet, bassinet, beget, Bernadette, beset, bet, Bette, blanquette, Brett, briquette, brochette, brunette (US brunet), Burnett, cadet, caravanette, cassette, castanet, charette, cigarette (US cigaret), clarinet, Claudette, Colette, coquette, corvette, couchette, courgette, croquette, curette, curvet, Debrett, debt, dinette, diskette, duet, epaulette (US epaulet), flageolet, flannelette, forget, fret, galette, gazette, Georgette, get, godet, grisette, heavyset, Jeanette, jet, kitchenette, La Fayette, landaulet, launderette, layette, lazaret, leatherette, let, Lett, lorgnette, luncheonette, lunette, Lynette, maisonette, majorette, Marie-Antoinette, marionette, Marquette, marquisette, martinet, met, minaret, minuet, moquette, motet, musette, Nanette, net, noisette, nonet, novelette, nymphet, octet, Odette, on-set, oubliette, Paulette, pet, Phuket, picquet, pillaret, pincette, pipette, piquet, pirouette, planchette, pochette, quartet, quickset, quintet, regret, ret, Rhett, roomette, rosette, roulette, satinette, septet, serviette, sestet, set, sett, sextet, silhouette, soubrette, spinet, spinneret, statuette, stet, stockinet, sublet, suffragette, Suzette, sweat, thickset, threat, Tibet, toilette, tret, underlet, upset, usherette, vedette, vet, vignette, vinaigrette, wagonette, wet, whet, winceyette, yet, Yvette Definition of maquette in US English: maquette nounmaˈketmæˈkɛt A sculptor's small preliminary model or sketch. （雕塑）设计模型；设计草图 Example sentencesExamples In this context, Judd's reductive forms, notes and signature representations spoke volumes concerning their use as architectural plans and maquettes. The collection of sculpture includes several maquettes by Puget, who came from Marseille. A number of interesting comparisons can be made between the specification, the two drawings and the maquette, showing the transition from design to the finished carving. Apparently Krams intends to use her small sculptures as maquettes for life size figures which will all take part in a yet-to-be-written operatic event. On view were several large-scale objects and numerous small and medium-sized maquettes for colossal outdoor pieces. There are formal models plus informal working maquettes from the initial design phase of several projects. In the exhibition, the piece was perhaps over-represented by smaller bronze versions, a plaster maquette, a giant photo-mural on cloth and a handsome new series of six inkjet prints. Asked by the seaman's hometown to design a memorial, Schutte prepared a number of sketches and maquettes, some fully sculptural. This show features photos, objects, maquettes, drawings and paintings from these projects. More than 160 of his works are represented, including carved works in wood and stone, bronze sculptures, plaster maquettes and drawings. Along with a selection of major sculptures and maquettes, the show contains rarely exhibited preparatory drawings and sketchbooks loaned by the Miro Foundation in Mallorca. Although meant to be functional, the model, in the gallery context, looked like a maquette for a large abstract sculpture. The exhibition began in a traditional, hardwood-floored gallery, its white walls hung with Park's beautifully drafted exhibition plans and intricate installation maquettes. Indoor and outdoor works are included, along with drawings, maquettes, stained-glass, and stainless-steel sculptures. Here, maquettes are at once model and end result. However, in properly run competitions, and after the first cut-off when more detailed plans and maquettes are requested, artists are usually compensated for their efforts. Heavily illustrated in color and duotone, the 256-page hardback book features Proctor's monumental and studio sculpture, plaster and clay maquettes, as well as drawings. An unrealized project designed for a site in Volterra, Italy, it is represented in this exhibition by numerous drawings and a large maquette. This exhibition at the Talbot Rice Gallery features more than 20 projects displayed in filing cabinets and shelving units modified by the artist, showing sketchbooks, drawings and maquettes to reveal the method beyond the creations. This major retrospective of British sculptor Henry Moore consists of some 120 works, including drawings, maquettes, plasters, wood and stone carvings, and large bronzes. Synonyms drawing, preliminary drawing, outline Origin Early 20th century: from French, from Italian machietta, diminutive of macchia ‘spot’.
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