cavo-relievo

A form of cavo-rilievo — Sculpture in sunken relief, such that no part of it projects beyond the surrounding surface. Example are in wood carving and hieroglyphics.

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Meanings

nouncavo-relievo (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of cavo-rilievo.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
bas-relief
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