alto rilievo

• Término artístico tomado del italiano que significa 'alto relieve'. Se refiere a la técnica escultórica en la que las figuras sobresalen notablemente del fondo, a menudo más de la mitad de su profundidad, creando un fuerte efecto tridimensional.

An artistic term borrowed from Italian, meaning 'high relief'. It refers to a sculptural technique where figures project prominently from the background, often by more than half their depth, creating a strong three-dimensional effect.

1. High relief sculptureC2formal

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

   Alto relieve

   • The artist created an impressive alto rilievo on the cathedral's facade.
   • This ancient temple features intricate alto rilievo carvings.
   • The museum's collection includes several examples of alto rilievo from the Renaissance.