noun
- a representation of a human or animal figure with the skin removed to show the muscles and internal structure beneath
Usage: art and anatomy term; also spelled 'écorché' in French origin
Examples
- The art student studied an ecorche to understand human musculature.
- Renaissance artists used ecorche drawings to improve their anatomical accuracy.
- The museum displayed a classical ecorche sculpture showing detailed muscle groups.
- Medical schools often use ecorche models to teach anatomy to students.
- Michelangelo's knowledge of anatomy was enhanced by studying ecorche figures.