alto-relievo

[ al-toh-ri-lee-voh ]

noun

, plural al·to-re·lie·vos.

1. high relief.

alto-relievo

/ ˌæltəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ /

noun

1. See high relief
   another name for high relief

Word History and Origins

Origin of alto-relievo¹

First recorded in 1710–20, alto-relievo is from Italian alto rilievo “high relief”

Word History and Origins

Origin of alto-relievo¹

C18: from Italian

Example Sentences

Truth and sincerity staring out upon you perpetually in alto relievo.

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An Angelo would have thrilled at sight of Della's nose, and straightway wrought it into immortality, alto relievo.

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Detail of marble altarpiece in alto relievo in cathedral of Fiesole, being a part of the monument of Bishop Salutati.

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On the pedestal is a badly executed alto relievo, intended to represent the victories of Theodosius.

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The small detached chapel dedicated to St.-Hubert is much admired for its sculptural embellishments in alto-relievo.

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