Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A stylistic convention in which the human figure is depicted with the head shown in profile while the torso is shown in three-quarter or frontal view, combining multiple viewpoints in a single figure.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art