Strike a contrapposto pose to look more attractive, science says

Study finds pose makes waist-to-hip ratio seem lower on one side and looks more appealingDancers do it, Instagrammers do it, even the Venus de Milo does it. When it comes to striking a pose, it seems the only way is contrapposto. Now research has shed light on why the attitude is so appealing.Experts say the pose, which involves standing with weight predominantly on one foot with a slight twist in the upper body, makes the waist-to-hip ratio appear strikingly low on one side of the body.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 25, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Science World news Women Life and style Art Art and design Culture Photography Source Type: news