mezzo relievo
/ˌmɛtsoʊ rɪˈliːvoʊ/
noun
- A type of sculpture in which the figures project from the background by about half their natural depth, creating a moderate sense of three-dimensionality.
- The museum displayed a beautiful mezzo-relievo panel showing a scene from Greek mythology.
- The ancient temple's frieze was carved in mezzo-relievo, giving the figures a gentle sense of depth.
- Art students practiced mezzo-relievo by carving figures that stood out just a few inches from the stone slab.