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mezzo-relievo

/ˈmɛd.zəʊ.rɪˈliː.vəʊ/

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noun

/ˈmɛd.zəʊ.rɪˈliː.vəʊ/C2formalart
  • ruСкульптурная техника, при которой фигуры выступают из фона в умеренной степени, создавая рельеф, находящийся между низким и высоким рельефом.

A sculptural technique where the figures project from the background to a moderate degree, creating a relief that is between low relief and high relief.

  1. C2formalart

    A type of sculptural relief where the figures project from the background to a moderate degree, between low relief (bas-relief) and high relief (alto-relievo).

    ruСредний рельеф

    • The artist used mezzo-relievo to give the figures a sense of depth without fully detaching them from the stone.
    • The cathedral's doors feature intricate mezzo-relievo panels depicting biblical scenes.
    • Mezzo-relievo is often used in architectural decoration to create a balanced visual effect.

    Synonymshalf-reliefmezzo-rilievo

Forms
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  • mezzo-relievo's possessive singular form