コントラポスト

noun

contrapposto; counterpose

Art term for a sculptural stance where the weight is shifted onto one leg, creating a naturalistic twist in the torso. Used in art history and figure drawing contexts.

from Italian

• ミケランジェロのダビデ像ぞうは、コントラポストの典てん型けい的てきな例れいだ。

  Michelangelo's David is a classic example of contrapposto.