high relief
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈaɫtu ʁɨˈlɛvu/low
al·to-re·le·vo
Definition
A sculptural technique where figures project significantly from the background plane.
The temple facade was decorated with beautiful high reliefs.
The artist specialized in the high relief technique in marble.
Common collocations
sculpture in high reliefhigh relief panelhigh relief in stone
Etymology
Do italiano 'alto-rilievo', de 'alto' (alto) + 'rilievo' (relevo).