Which term describes a pose based on a classical statue such as Mercury?

• A. Epaulement
• B. Fouette
• C. Attitude
• D. Arabesque

Answer: (C)

Attitude is the pose that mirrors a classical sculpture, using a lifted, bent leg to create a refined, sculpted line much like figures such as Mercury. The working leg is turned out and raised with the knee bent, while the supporting leg remains straight, producing a graceful extension and balance that evokes statue-like stillness and control. This emphasis on a bent knee and a sculptural silhouette is why the term fits a statue-based pose so well.

Epaulement focuses on the alignment and twist of the head, shoulders, and torso rather than the leg’s position; fouette is a whipping turn rather than a static pose; arabesque is the straight-leg extension behind the body. Each describes a different aspect or move, whereas attitude specifically captures that bent-knee, sculptural pose inspired by classical sculpture.