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relief
relief (or relievo). Term (Italian:
rilevare, ‘to raise’) applied to sculpture that projects from a background surface rather than standing freely. Since ancient times such sculpture has been particularly used for architectural decoration, but many sculptors have also made reliefs as independent works. According to the degree of projection, reliefs are usually classified as high (
alto rilievo), medium (
mezzo rilievo), or low (
basso rilievo or bas-relief). The name
rilievo schiacciato is given to a form of very low relief invented by
Donatello and memorably used also by
Desiderio da Settignano. Another distinctive type of low relief was used by the ancient Egyptians, figures being carved within deeply incised outlines rather than projecting beyond the surface. It is sometimes called
cavo relievo or sunken, incised, or coelanaglyphic relief (Greek:
koilos, ‘hollow’, and
anagluphe, ‘work in relief’).
Intaglio is the reverse of relief, the design being incised and sunk below the surface of the block.
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Relief and rescue operations in flash flood-hit areas continue.
News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 7/2/2007; 700+ words
; ISLAMABAD, July 02 (PPI) : Relief and Rescue operations by Armed Forces...Aviation helicopters are participating in relief and rescue operations in Turbat, Sibbi...aftermath of cyclone Yamyin and rescue and relief efforts being done in affected areas by...
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Fundamentals of safety relief systems.(Technical report)
Magazine article from: ASHRAE Journal; 2/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...required for sizing vent lines for the safety relief systems applied to refrigerating systems...properly engineering and installing safety relief systems. In addition, the authors review...the newly implemented changes to safety relief systems. Pressure relief devices are...
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Comic Relief: readers reply
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 5/6/1996; 700+ words
; Peter Popham's attack on Comic Relief was riddled with inaccuracies: Comic Relief patently does not trade on the war against famine...inefficient. It isn't. Mr Popham implied that Comic Relief enjoys a privileged position with the media. Not...
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Tax reliefs: the government's review.(Tax)
Magazine article from: Accountancy Ireland; 6/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...is conducting a review of various exemptions and tax reliefs. Reliefs and exemptions represent of course one of the few ways...taking into account the social and economic benefit of reliefs in delivering investment in housing, enterprise...
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IT RELIEF: Dial "C" for charity >T.
M2 Presswire; 7/26/1999; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-26 July 1999-IT RELIEF: Dial "C" for charity (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:260799 * IT Relief committee hits the phones and makes a killing for KIDS London -- IT Relief, the IT industry's respected charity...
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Relief Healthcare: Chili Pepper Provides Arthritis Sufferers with an OTC Alternative to Vioxx(TM) and Celebrex(TM)
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 12/20/2004; 692 words
; ...Fiery Chili Pepper Substance "Capsaicin" in Relief Matrix(TM) Relieves Arthritis, Joint and Muscle...proven to be a powerful pain blocker. Temporary relief is now available in Relief Matrix(TM) (www.reliefmatrix.com) products...
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Pressure relief device capacity determination.(Report)
Magazine article from: ASHRAE Transactions; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; INTRODUCTION Pressure relief devices need to have sufficient mass...catastrophic failure. The minimum required relief device capacity will depend on the specific...being created. Although the maximum relief device capacity is not limited by codes...
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Direct Relief International Emergency Airlift Responds to Pneumonia Outbreak in El Salvador; Salvadoran Health Minister Declares 'Red Alert' in Face of 45,000 Cases, 297 Deaths This Year; 7 Children Died in Past Three Days.
News Wire article from: AScribe Medicine News Service; 7/25/2003; 700+ words
; Byline: Direct Relief International SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 25 (AScribe Newswire) -- Direct Relief International today announced it is responding...susceptible to death from pneumonia. Direct Relief-supported facilities in El Salvador...
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DEBT RELIEF FOR POOREST COUNTRIES APPROVED
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 11/3/1999; 700+ words
; ...Release: Wednesday, November 3, 1999 Debt Relief for Poorest Countries Approved The House...poor countries. H.R. 1095, the Debt Relief for Poverty Reduction Act, would: Authorize...decision-making on bilateral debt relief to the approval of the IMF or any other...
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Pressure-relief system design: unexpected high-pressure situations can be relieved with a proper relief-system design.(Feature Report)
Magazine article from: Chemical Engineering; 11/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; Pressure relief systems are vital in the chemical process...of the components needed for a pressure relief system. Example calculations are given...tube failure * External fire Safety relief valves There are several types of safety...
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relief
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...from anxiety or distress: much to her relief, she saw the door open. ∎...occasion for such a feeling: it was a relief to find somewhere to stay. ∎...discomfort, or distress: tablets for the relief of pain. ∎ a temporary...
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Tax Relief
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Tax Relief The term tax relief is widely used to refer to tax cuts, tax rebates, tax subsidies...due or otherwise provide concessions to taxpayers. Usually, tax relief is targeted toward income and ownership taxes, consumption taxes...
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Mortgage Relief Legislation
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
MORTGAGE RELIEF LEGISLATION MORTGAGE RELIEF LEGISLATION is legislation meant to help borrowers. Since the...apparent advantage of the borrower and thus are referred to as relief for mortgage debtors, or, when statutory, simply as mortgage...
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World War I, U.S. Relief in
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
WORLD WAR I, U.S. RELIEF IN WORLD WAR I, U.S. RELIEF IN. Relief in Europe by U.S. agencies during World War I extended from 1914 through 1923, but several agencies continued special projects after 1923. During the war and into the...
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Relief
Book article from: World of Earth Science
Relief Relief is the difference in altitude between the highest and lowest point of a defined area (Relief = highest point – lowest point). Although to humans the earth...
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