"Plaster models" refers to objects made out of plaster, a type of hard material that can be shaped easily. These models are often used to represent or mimic something, like a sculpture or a replica of an item. Full definition
To add to my confusion and miscalculations, Malek isn't even using a photograph of the moon at all to work from, but instead painting from photographs of plaster models of the moon's surface that where made by James Nasmyth in the mid 19th century. (painters-table.com)
Responsible for taking impressions and bite registrations as well as pouring and trimming plaster models for labs or presentation. (jobhero.com)
This is the first exhibition to contrast Sugimoto's mathematical photographs of 19th - century mathematical plaster models inspired by Man Ray with his own aluminum or stainless - steel mathematical models crafted with computer - controlled, precision milling machines. (phillipscollection.org)