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A rule or principle illustrated in ancientGreek art, in accordance with which, for the sake of symmetry, natural proportions were somewhat sacrificed in certain reliefs, etc., notably in friezes, and the heads of all the figures, whether mounted or on foot, standing or seated, were carved upon nearly the same level. Also isokephaly.

Owing to the principle of isocephaly (cf. page 145), the mounted men are of smaller dimensions than those on foot, but the difference does not offend the eye. — A History of Greek Art
Owing to the principle of isocephaly (cf. page — A History of Greek Art
The principle of isocephaly is observed on the vase as in a frieze of relief-sculpture (page — A History of Greek Art
We have here our first opportunity of observing the principle of isocephaly in Greek relief-sculpture; i.e., the convention whereby the heads of figures in an extended composition are ranged on nearly the same level, no matter whether the figures are seated, standing, mounted on horseback, or placed in any other position. — A History of Greek Art