alto rilievo

• Termo artístico emprestado do italiano que significa 'relevo alto'. Refere-se à técnica de escultura em que as figuras se projetam consideravelmente do fundo, muitas vezes mais da metade de sua profundidade, criando um forte efeito 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.

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

   Alto-relevo

   • 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.