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contrapposto

Syllabification: (con·trap·pos·to)

Pronunciation: /ˌkōntrəˈpästō/

Definition of contrapposto

noun (plural contrapposti /-trəˈpästē/)

Sculpture

an asymmetrical arrangement of the human figure in which the line of the arms and shoulders contrasts with while balancing those of the hips and legs.