Definition of contrapposto in English:

contrapposto

nounPlural contrapposti ˌkɒntrəˈpɒstəʊˌkäntrəˈpästō

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.
〔雕塑〕（以对立方式平衡双臂，肩膀和臀部，双腿的人体的）对应，均衡
Example sentencesExamples
- The figure is artfully foreshortened, engaging in a sweeping contrapposto to provide a virtuoso ‘frame’ for the sudarium, the origin of all cult images, made without human hands from the face of Christ.
- Dosso stages Saint George in a poised contrapposto as he stands triumphant over the dragon, who exhales his final puffs of smoke.
- He makes a mockery of David's magnificent contrapposto.
- Mouths open, not yet inured to the sight, many adopt the famous sculpture's contrapposto.
- The preferred figure type was more mature and monumental, with contrapposto being used to give movement to the large, solid figures.

Origin

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

Definition of contrapposto in US English:

contrapposto

nounˌkäntrəˈpästō

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.
〔雕塑〕（以对立方式平衡双臂，肩膀和臀部，双腿的人体的）对应，均衡
Example sentencesExamples
- The figure is artfully foreshortened, engaging in a sweeping contrapposto to provide a virtuoso ‘frame’ for the sudarium, the origin of all cult images, made without human hands from the face of Christ.
- The preferred figure type was more mature and monumental, with contrapposto being used to give movement to the large, solid figures.
- He makes a mockery of David's magnificent contrapposto.
- Dosso stages Saint George in a poised contrapposto as he stands triumphant over the dragon, who exhales his final puffs of smoke.
- Mouths open, not yet inured to the sight, many adopt the famous sculpture's contrapposto.

Origin

Italian, past participle of contrapporre, from Latin contraponere ‘place against’.

词汇	contrapposto
释义	Definition of contrapposto in English: contrapposto nounPlural contrapposti ˌkɒntrəˈpɒstəʊˌkäntrəˈpästō 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. 〔雕塑〕（以对立方式平衡双臂，肩膀和臀部，双腿的人体的）对应，均衡 Example sentencesExamples The figure is artfully foreshortened, engaging in a sweeping contrapposto to provide a virtuoso ‘frame’ for the sudarium, the origin of all cult images, made without human hands from the face of Christ. Dosso stages Saint George in a poised contrapposto as he stands triumphant over the dragon, who exhales his final puffs of smoke. He makes a mockery of David's magnificent contrapposto. Mouths open, not yet inured to the sight, many adopt the famous sculpture's contrapposto. The preferred figure type was more mature and monumental, with contrapposto being used to give movement to the large, solid figures. Origin Italian, past participle of contrapporre, from Latin contraponere 'place against'. Definition of contrapposto in US English: contrapposto nounˌkäntrəˈpästō 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. 〔雕塑〕（以对立方式平衡双臂，肩膀和臀部，双腿的人体的）对应，均衡 Example sentencesExamples The figure is artfully foreshortened, engaging in a sweeping contrapposto to provide a virtuoso ‘frame’ for the sudarium, the origin of all cult images, made without human hands from the face of Christ. The preferred figure type was more mature and monumental, with contrapposto being used to give movement to the large, solid figures. He makes a mockery of David's magnificent contrapposto. Dosso stages Saint George in a poised contrapposto as he stands triumphant over the dragon, who exhales his final puffs of smoke. Mouths open, not yet inured to the sight, many adopt the famous sculpture's contrapposto. Origin Italian, past participle of contrapporre, from Latin contraponere ‘place against’.
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