Alto relievo and Low relief

Alto relievo

Alto relievo noun - A sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth.
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Low relief is an antonym for alto relievo.

Low relief

Low relief noun - A sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut.
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Synonyms for Low relief

Alto relievo is an antonym for low relief.
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