What term refers to a sculpture or cast representing the upper portion of the human figure, specifically the head, neck, and part of the chest?

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This format became highly popular in Roman portraiture to commemorate ancestors and political leaders. Modern examples continue to focus on capturing the likeness and character of the subject.

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