CONTRAPPOSTO


Meaning of CONTRAPPOSTO in English

[ ˌkɒntrə'pɒstəʊ ]

■ noun ( plural contrapposti -ti ) Sculpture an asymmetrical arrangement of the human figure in which the line of the arms and shoulders contrasts with, while balancing, that of the hips and legs.

Origin

Ital., past participle of contrapporre , from L. contraponere 'place against'.

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