alto relievo

• Termo artístico que designa um tipo de escultura em relevo na qual as figuras se projetam significativamente do fundo, frequentemente mais da metade de sua profundidade natural. No uso atual, é considerado um termo obsoleto ou menos comum.

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-relevo

   • 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.