alto relievo

• Kunstbegriff für eine Art Reliefskulptur, bei der die Figuren deutlich aus dem Hintergrund hervortreten, oft um mehr als die Hälfte ihrer natürlichen Tiefe. In modernem Gebrauch gilt der Begriff als veraltet oder weniger verbreitet.

An artistic term referring to a type of relief sculpture where the figures project significantly from the background, often by more than half their natural depth. It is considered an older or less common term in modern usage.

1. High relief sculptureC2formal

   A type of sculpture where the figures project significantly from the background, often by more than half their depth.

   Hochrelief

   • The artist created an impressive alto relievo on the cathedral's facade.
   • Ancient Greek temples often feature alto relievo carvings.
   • The museum's collection includes several examples of alto relievo from the Renaissance.