The Canon refers to a set of rules developed by Polykleitos in ancient Greece that aimed to establish ideal proportions for representing the human figure in art.
Imagine if there was a universal rulebook for drawing people, like an artist's version of "The Sims" character creator. The Canon provides artists with guidelines on how to create perfectly proportioned figures.
Polykleitos: Polykleitos was an ancient Greek sculptor who developed the Canon, establishing rules for ideal proportions in art.
Contrapposto: Contrapposto is a pose used in sculpture where the weight of the body is shifted onto one leg, creating a naturalistic and relaxed stance.
Idealized: Idealized refers to representing something or someone according to an ideal standard or concept, often emphasizing perfection or beauty.
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