posture
Posture is the way you hold your body when you sit, stand, or move. In art, it describes how a person's body is positioned in a painting or sculpture to show a feeling or style.
Examples
3 of 5He has good posture when he sits at the desk.
He has good posture when he sits at the desk.
The museum guide spoke about the elegant posture of the statue.
The museum guide spoke about the elegant posture of the statue.
Stop slouching and fix your posture!
Stop slouching and fix your posture!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Post'—a post stands straight and tall, just like good posture.
Quick Quiz
The artist asked the model to sit with a straight ____ so he could draw the back.
Correct!
The correct answer is: posture
Examples
He has good posture when he sits at the desk.
everydayHe has good posture when he sits at the desk.
The museum guide spoke about the elegant posture of the statue.
formalThe museum guide spoke about the elegant posture of the statue.
Stop slouching and fix your posture!
informalStop slouching and fix your posture!
The artist examined the subject's posture to understand the human form.
academicThe artist examined the subject's posture to understand the human form.
A professional posture helps you look confident in meetings.
businessA professional posture helps you look confident in meetings.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
correct your posture
correct your posture
adopt a posture
adopt a posture
strike a posture
strike a posture
Often Confused With
A pose is usually a temporary position held for a photo or painting, while posture is the general way someone holds their body.
Usage Notes
Use 'posture' when talking about health or the physical way someone carries themselves. In art, use it to describe the mood or character shown through the body's alignment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'do a posture' instead of the correct verb 'have' or 'keep' good posture.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Post'—a post stands straight and tall, just like good posture.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'positura', which means 'position' or 'arrangement'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, an upright posture is seen as a sign of confidence and health.
Quick Quiz
The artist asked the model to sit with a straight ____ so he could draw the back.
Correct!
The correct answer is: posture
Related Vocabulary
More art words
painting
A1A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.
sculpture
A1A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.
sketch
A1A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.
portrait
A1A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.
landscape
A1A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.
still life
A1A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.
cubism
A1Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.
surrealism
A1Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.
contemporary art
A1Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.
easel
A1An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.
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