contrapposto

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From Italian

Noun

contrapposto (plural contrapposto or contrapposti)

1. (art) The position of a figure whose hips and legs are twisted away from the direction of the head and shoulders.

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Italian

Etymology

contra- +‎ posto

Verb

contrapposto m (feminine contrapposta, masculine plural contrapposti, feminine plural contrapposte)

1. Past participle of contrapporre
2. Past participle of contrapporsi

Adjective

contrapposto m (f contrapposta, m plural contrapposti, f plural contrapposte)

1. contrasting
2. opposing, opposed