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What is a maquette?

What is a maquette? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A preliminary model or sketch used in preparation for making a sculpture.
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An unrealized project designed for a site in Volterra, Italy, it is represented in this exhibition by numerous drawings and a large maquette.
Although meant to be functional, the model, in the gallery context, looked like a maquette for a large abstract sculpture.
In this maquette aluminum pipes with modulus 10, 15, 20 cm play the role of the components of the noncontinuous compressive.
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.
One temple-like chamber contains the maquette of an enchanted Tibetan city, ringed by miniature mountains that are a conduit to the hereafter.
Lacking funds, Morris had to cancel Moore's sculpture, which had not progressed beyond the maquette stage.

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