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alto-relievo
[ al-toh-ri-lee-voh ]
alto-relievo
/ ˌæltəʊrɪˈliːvəʊ /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alto-relievo1
First recorded in 1710–20, alto-relievo is from Italian alto rilievo “high relief”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alto-relievo1
C18: from Italian
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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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