Definition of Contrapposto. Meaning of Contrapposto. Synonyms of Contrapposto

- Contrapposto (Italian pronunciation: [kontrapˈposto]) is an Italian term that means "counterpoise". It is used in the visual arts to describe a human figure...
- the Gr****s called symmetria. On this sculpture, it shows somewhat of a contrapposto pose; the body is leaning most on the right leg. The Doryphoros has an...
- arranging her thigh-length, brown hair, swaying elegantly in an "S" curve contrapposto, emphasizing the curves of her body. Venus' figure was enlarged from...
- woman, likely inspired by the Roman goddess of liberty Libertas. In a contrapposto pose, she holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and in her...
- Apollo sculpture, Palazzo Giusti Verona, Mannerist art with typical contrapposto...
- Salon his own Birth of Venus, which imitated the classical tradition of contrapposto and was met with widespread critical acclaim, rivalling the po****rity...
- nonetheless forms an important early example of both classical Gr**** contrapposto and classical realism; as such, the iconic Doryphoros proved highly influential...
- Period–Ptolemaic Period Copper-alloy of Horus (centre) as a Roman officer with contrapposto stances (National Archaeological Museum, Athens) Relief of Horus in the...
- Padua and dated to c. 1440. The baby Jesus leans on her in a lively contrapposto and just visible emerging in the background, is a young Saint John the...
- is often portra**** in sculpture, either simply as a single, life-size contrapposto figure of the general with his arm outstretched, or a relief scene of...