alto-relievo

[ al-toh-ri-lee-voh ]

/ ˈæl toʊ rɪˈli voʊ /

high relief.

Origin of alto-relievo

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

altman, alto, alto clef, alto flute, alto-, alto-relievo, altocumulus, altogether, altoist, alton, alton towers

Against the pillars that support these arches, were affixed whole-length figures, or cariatides, in alto-relievo.

Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2) |Dawson Turner
Did you see his alto-relievo of a Druid's head in the Art club?

The Incendiary |W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
We pass through a vestibule between polished granite monoliths, or adorned with choice marble sculpture in alto-relievo.

Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men |E. Edwards
In the centre of the attica stands a figure of Minerva in alto-relievo, with spear, helmet, and shield.

Old Rome |Robert Burn

Both tombs are elaborately carved, the medallions in alto-relievo being of very delicate work.

Cathedral Cities of Spain |William Wiehe Collins

alto-relievo

/ (ˌæltəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ) /

another name for high relief

C18: from Italian