Art Termsspeaking topic
Why is the contrapposto stance so important in sculpture, and how does it link Donatello to ancient Greek statuary?
— Contrapposto / ancient Greek sculpture, Donatello
hint ✧ Contrapposto is the natural stance in which the body's weight rests on one leg and the torso turns slightly.
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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