A precise measured point on the model that represents the intended final sculptural surface and can be transferred to the stone during pointing.
A punto vero, literally a “true point,” is a precise point identified on the model during traditional pointing and transferred to the marble. It represents a location on the intended final surface rather than a provisional roughing reference.
Etymology
Italian: punto, “point,” + vero, “true.”
Sculptor Notes
As the carver approaches a true point, the margin for error disappears. The surrounding stone must be brought down to the point without destroying it or cutting beneath the intended surface.
References
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