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Definition of Alto relievo
1. Noun. A sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth.
Generic synonyms: Embossment, Relief, Relievo, Rilievo, Sculptural Relief
Antonyms: Low Relief
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alto Relievo
Literary usage of Alto relievo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan by John Lloyd Stephens (1848)
"Human Figures in alto relievo.— Colossal Figure seated.—Large Ball and
Figures.—Dilapidated State of this Structure.—An arched Gateway. ..."
2. London: Being an Accurate History and Description of the British Metropolis by David Hughson (1808)
"On the south front of the dwelling-house, are representations of the Seasons in
alto relievo. SPRING—a naked boy sitting, holding in the left hand a ..."
3. The Royal Academy of Arts: A Complete Dictionary of Contributors and Their ...by Algernon Graves by Algernon Graves (1906)
"1190 Mercury presenting Pandora to Prometheus; an alto- relievo in marble, ...
1265 Venus giving her instructions to Cupid; an alto-relievo in marble (one ..."
4. St. Petersburgh: A Journal of Travels to and from that Capital; Through by Augustus Bozzi Granville (1829)
"Model in alto- relievo of the City of St. Petersburgh. THE general coup d'ail
which the " Imperial Residence" of St. Petersburgh presents to the traveller, ..."
5. The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1820)
"V.—Account of a new Style of Engraving on Copper in alto relievo, invented by W.
LIZARS. Drawn up from information communicated by the Inventor. ..."
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