In Michelangelo's David the figure's head and shoulders are in a slightly opposite direction than his hips and legs,in a pose called __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pose in which the head and shoulders are in a slightly opposite direction than the hips and legs is called contrapposto. This creates a more natural and relaxed stance, and is a classical technique used in many sculptures, including Michelangelo's David.

In Michelangelo's David the Figure's Head and Shoulders Are in a Slightly