The earliest known example of the use of contrapposto is the sculpture known as the ____.
A) Kouros from Tenea
B) Kritios Boy
C) Diskobolos
D) Doryphoros

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The Kritios Boy, a sculpture from ancient Greece created in the early 5th century BCE, is considered to be the earliest known example of the use of contrapposto. This technique involves shifting the weight of the body onto one leg, creating a naturalistic and lifelike pose. The Kritios Boy is shown standing in this contrapposto pose, with one leg bearing the weight of the body and the other leg relaxed.

The Earliest Known Example of the Use of Contrapposto Is