Polykleitos's statue Doryphoros,or Spear Bearer,demonstrates a new naturalistic stance called contrapposto.

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Polykleitos's Doryphoros is considered a prime example of the use of contrapposto, an artistic technique that creates a more naturalistic and balanced pose in which the weight of the body is shifted to one leg, creating a subtle S-shaped curve in the figure. This technique was revolutionary in Classical Greek art and was widely influential in the development of Western sculpture.

Polykleitos's Statue Doryphoros,or Spear Bearer,demonstrates a New Naturalistic Stance Called