" Modeling is distinguished from other types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing or mime artistry, although the boundary is probably not well defined. Appearing in a movie or a play is generally not considered to be modeling, irrespective of the nature of the role . But many models can also describe themselves as actors. Some models have acquired the status of sex symbol, and a highly paid model is sometimes known as a "supermodel. " Supermodels are celebrities who may appear in advertisements endorsing products, and often parlay their fame into acting careers. "Runway modeling," also known as "catwalk modeling," is displaying fashion, and is generally performed by "fashion models. " "Glamour modeling" usually includes elements of nudity or eroticism, while "nude modeling" describes any kind of modeling that is performed without clothes. Abercrombie And Fitch Girl Model Art school modeling (usually figure drawing or sculpture) involves posing for students of art. Some models specialize in having a particular portion of their body photographed, usually for advertisement purposes; thus "leg models" advertise hosiery, "hand models" advertise nail polish or gloves, et cetera. "

" (Eds. ) Professional knowledge management; LNCS 3782 Springer Verlag; 2005. Models as people artist model — in art school modeling, a person who poses for purposes of art. model — person whose occupation is to display clothing (eg. a "fashion model") or other personal items of artistic or aesthetic value, and who is often physically attractive; a model who attains celebrity status or is otherwise widely known is said to be a "supermodel". promotion model— promotes a product or service role model — person who acts as a behavioural or moral example to others. Models as physical objects physical model — physical representation of an object; in engineering, similitude is used in the scientific testing of physical models. Abercrombie And Fitch Model Pic scale model — a replica or prototype of an object built as a hobby or for research. a particular version of a series of vehicles produced by an automobile manufacturer is known as a model. "