Contrapposto

Synonyms of contrapposto

• counterbalance
• counterpose
• opposite pose

Antonyms of contrapposto

• rigid
• stiff
• straight

Collocations of contrapposto

classical sculpture

Frequency: 70 %

The contrapposto pose is commonly seen in classical sculpture.

artistic representation

Frequency: 60 %

The artist captured the contrapposto stance perfectly in their representation.

human figure

Frequency: 50 %

The contrapposto position emphasizes the natural stance of the human figure.

Renaissance art

Frequency: 45 %

Contrapposto became a prominent technique in Renaissance art.

sculptural tradition

Frequency: 40 %

Contrapposto is a fundamental aspect of the sculptural tradition.

Idiomatic Expressions for contrapposto

• Phrase: contrapposto stance
  Meaning: a pose in which the body weight is unequally distributed between the two legs, creating a sense of dynamism and naturalism
  Usage: The martial artist adopted a contrapposto stance before launching into his attack.