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contrapposto

/ˌkɑntrəˈpɑstoʊ/ /ˌkɒntrəˈpəʊstəʊ/
noun
GeneralArt
  1. 1 kontrapost, kontrapost duruşu countable

Definition (English)

A pose where a standing figure's weight is on one leg, creating a natural S-curve through the body.

Example Sentences

  1. Donatello's David revived classical contrapposto for the modern world.
    Donatello'nun David'i, klasik kontrapostu modern dünya için yeniden canlandırdı.
  2. A well-judged contrapposto makes a marble figure look almost alive.
    İyi ölçülmüş bir kontrapost, mermer bir figürü neredeyse canlıymış gibi gösterir.

Collocations

contrapposto posecontrapposto stancefigure in contrappostocontrapposto position