alto relievo

• Término artístico que designa un tipo de relieve escultórico en el que las figuras sobresalen notablemente del fondo, a menudo más de la mitad de su profundidad natural. En el uso moderno se considera anticuado o poco frecuente.

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.

   Alto relieve

   • 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.