basso-relievo
[ bas-oh-ri-lee-voh ]
Origin of basso-relievo
1First recorded in 1660–70, basso-relievo is from Italian basso rilievo “low relief”
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How to use basso-relievo in a sentence
The inner apartments are much the same as the portico, all covered with figures in basso relievo.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsNot far from it, on the side of a large well, was fixed a stone with three figures carved on it, in basso relievo.
Early Travels in Palestine | Arculf et al.Dr. Vegny has taken advantage of this property of the spring, to obtain basso-relievo figures of great whiteness and solidity.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIn the spandrels of the arch are figures, in basso relievo, of a man with a sword and round shield attacking a dragon.
A Comprehensive History of Norwich | A. D. BayneFilippo next turned his attention to sculpture, and executed works in basso-relievo, which showed an extraordinary genius.
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