lay figures
- Scope note
- Jointed figures of humans or animals able to assume a variety of poses to serve as substitutes for living models for artists. For three-dimensional representations of human figures used specifically for fitting or displaying clothing, use "mannequins." For models of the human body used for teaching anatomy or demonstrating surgical operations, use "manikins."
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024