contrapposto

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈpɒstəʊ/

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, those of the hips and legs.

Origin:

Italian, past participle of contrapporre, from Latin contraponere 'place against'