alto-relievo

English

noun
Definitions
  • (sculpture) A form of sculpture in which carved figures or other objects protrude from the background.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian altorilievo (high relief).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

altorilievo

Gloss

high relief

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