______________refers to presenting standing figures with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis, a convention that dominates Greek Classical art.
A) Balanced right
B) Contrapposto
C) Cantilevering
D) Classical rhythm

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Contrapposto is a convention in which standing figures are presented with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis. It is a defining characteristic of Greek Classical art, and is used to create a sense of naturalism and dynamism in the sculptures.

______________Refers to Presenting Standing Figures with Opposing Alternations of Tension