Relievo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Relievo is a noun meaning (art) Relief (surface carving).
Meaning
(art) Relief (surface carving).
Example Sentences
Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable.
Word Forms
- relievos
Synonyms for relievo
Depending on context, synonyms include relief, embossment, rilievo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rilievo, embossment, relief, basso, relievement, reliving.
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