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 compositional technique in which the size of figures is varied to indicate their importance or status, with more significant figures depicted larger than less important ones.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art