Which Term Refers to Presenting Standing Figures with Opposing Alternations

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to presenting standing figures with opposing alternations of tension and relaxation around a central axis,a convention that dominates Greek Classical art?

• A) pronaos
• B) contrapposto
• C) cantilevering
• D) idealization

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Definitions:

Symbolic

Symbolic refers to the use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts, often imbued with significant cultural, religious, or philosophical meanings.

Netherlandish Artist

Refers to an artist originating from the Netherlands, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Self-Portraits

Artistic representations where artists create images of themselves, often used as a means of self-exploration or expression.

Rembrandt

A Dutch painter and etcher, one of the greatest artists in history, known for his masterful use of light and shadow.