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Definition of Relievo
1. Noun. Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background.
Specialized synonyms: Alto Relievo, Alto Rilievo, High Relief, Bas Relief, Basso Relievo, Basso Rilievo, Low Relief, Half-relief, Mezzo-relievo, Mezzo-rilievo
Generic synonyms: Sculpture
Derivative terms: Emboss
Definition of Relievo
1. n. See Relief,
Definition of Relievo
1. Noun. (arts) relief (surface carving) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Relievo
1. the projection of figures or forms from a flat background [n -VOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Relievo
Literary usage of Relievo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A General View of the Fine Arts, Critical and Historical by [Ludlow, Daniel Huntington (1854)
"Style applicable to the precious metals. who wrote when this mixed style of
relievo was generally practised, remarks the absurdity of representing the plane ..."
2. Handbook of Archæology: Egyptian--Greek--Etruscan--Roman by Hodder Michael Westropp (1878)
"The term alto- relievo is used when the figures seem almost entirely detached
from the background; mezzo-relievo when the figure projects from the ..."
3. The Royal Academy of Arts: A Complete Dictionary of Contributors and Their ...by Algernon Graves by Algernon Graves (1905)
"945 A marble basso-relievo. 817 Resignation; a statue in marble. ... 1199 An
alto-relievo in marble of Faith. 1236 An alto-relievo in marble of Charity. ..."
4. A New Display of the Beauties of England: Or A Description of the Most by Beatrix Farrand, Eliza Webber (1776)
"An Alto relievo from a temple of Bacchus. By Jn the Bugle Room, among other
antiques, are the following: An Alto relievo ..."
5. 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 ..."
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