The etymological origin of the term model that we are now going to address, we have to establish that it is found in Italian. Exactly it derives from “macchietta”, which can be translated as “little spot” and which, in turn, emanates from the Latin “macula”, which is synonymous with “stain”.
It is also interesting to know that centuries ago painters used the term “macchietta” to refer to a small sketch that made up the larger work they had in their hands.
The first meaning of the term mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary refers to the model that represents a building, a vehicle, an object or a city on a reduced scale .
Other words that can serve as synonyms for model are plan, sketch, prototype, outline, sample and even miniature.
It is, therefore, a montage that aims to exhibit the volumetry , the functionality or the general properties of what it symbolizes. Many times the model constitutes the previous step to launching an innovation or development.
Mockups can have multiple purposes. They are generally created to show, on a small scale, what is intended to be done in the real world. With a model of a construction , to cite one case, it is easier to visualize the qualities that the work will have once completed.
Playful models , meanwhile, constitute a hobby . The model maker (the person who creates the models) finds it entertaining to build these items, while there are people who enjoy collecting them.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that there are also those who have a hobby of building model kits. These are usually means of transportation such as airplanes, cars, motorcycles, boats, military vehicles and even trains.
Making a model requires patience, neatness and good fine motor skills. It is also advisable to have certain skills for assembling and decorating the pieces .
In addition to everything indicated, we cannot ignore the existence of what is known as school models. This term refers to the manual work that is sent to students so that they learn different knowledge. Thus, they can make models of the different Roman architectural orders, electrical circuits...
In the field of music , a demo is a recording that is developed as a test. Known in English as a demo , this type of demo aims to show or disseminate the artist's talent based on one or more themes.
As a general rule, people who want to have a professional career in the world of music do is record demos with their own compositions or making versions of other already known ones. Models that they then proceed to deliver to different production companies and record companies to publicize their work and their voice.
Maqueta, finally, is the model for a book soon to be published. This model is used as support when defining the characteristics that the work in question will have.