contrapposto

con·trap·pos·to

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohn-truh-pos-toh]
- /ˌkoʊn trəˈpɒs toʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohn-truh-pos-toh]
- /ˌkoʊn trəˈpɒs toʊ/

Definitions of contrapposto word

noun contrapposto (in the visual arts) a curving or asymmetrical arrangement of the human figure with the shoulders, hips, and legs in different planes 3
noun plural contrapposto a representation of the human body in which the forms are organized on a varying or curving axis to provide an asymmetrical balance to the figure. 1
noun contrapposto 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. 1
noun contrapposto (art) The position of a figure whose hips and legs are twisted away from the direction of the head and shoulders. 0

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Origin of contrapposto

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < Italian < Latin contrāpositus, past participle of contrāpōnere to place against. See contra1, posit

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Parts of speech for Contrapposto

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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contrapposto popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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