Contrapposto explained

Contrapposto explained

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A discussion about contrapposto while looking at "Idolino" from Pesaro, (Roman), c. 30 B.C.E., bronze, 158 cm (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze)

speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker



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