bustic

/ˈbʌstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or resembling a bust, especially in being lifelike and detailed

“The museum exhibited a bustic sculpture of the ancient king.”

2. noun

a sculptured representation of a person, typically of the upper part of the body

“The artist created a bustic of the famous actress.”

Synonyms

  • portraiture
  • sculpture

Antonyms

  • abstraction
  • non-descriptive