isocephalism Meaning, Definition & Usage

I`so*ceph"a*lism noun

Etymology

From Gr. like-headed. See Iso-, and Cephalon.

Definitions

1. (Art) A peculiarity in the design of bas-relief by which the heads of human figures are kept at the same height from the ground, whether the personages are seated, standing, or mounted on horseback; -- called also isokephaleia.