relievo

/rɪˈliːvoʊ/
noun
  1. A method of sculpture in which figures or designs are raised from a flat background; also, a sculpture made in this way.
    • She studied relievo techniques in her art history class.
    • The ancient temple walls were decorated with beautiful relievo carvings.
    • The museum displayed a marble relievo of a battle scene.
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