The Art and Anatomy of the Bust: From Ancient Sculpture to Modern Depiction
Introduction The image is iconic: Nefertiti’s bust, her serene gaze and exquisite features captured in painted limestone. It’s a representation of beauty, power, and artistry that transcends millennia. But what exactly is a “bust”? The word evokes a variety of images, from the sculpted portraits of Roman emperors to the anatomical term for a woman’s…
