alto relievo

• Terme artistique désignant un type de relief sculpté dans lequel les figures se détachent nettement du fond, souvent de plus de la moitié de leur profondeur naturelle. Dans l'usage contemporain, il est considéré comme un terme vieilli ou moins courant.

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.

   haut-relief

   • 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.