contrapposto
Meaning
The position of a figure whose hips and legs are twisted away from the direction of the head and shoulders.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kɒntɹəˈpɒstəʊ/
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian contrapposto, past participle of contrapporre.
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