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relief in sculpture, three-dimensional projection from a flat background. In alto-relievo, or high relief, the protrusion is great; basso-relievo, or bas-relief, protrudes only slightly; and mezzo-relievo is intermediate between the two. Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans also used cavo relievo, intaglio , or sunken relief, in which the design is incised deeper than the background. High relief, although also used in ancient times, reached its climax in the baroque period. Bas-relief is commonly employed on coins and on medals.

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relief (It. rilievo, ‘projection’) Three-dimensional sculpture projecting from a flat background. In alto-rilievo (high relief) the protrusion is great, basso-rilievo (low relief) protrudes only slightly, and mezzo-rilievo is between the two.

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A. payment made to an overlord on taking possession XIV;

B. alleviation of distress etc. XIV; release from occupation or duty XVI. — AN. relef, (O)F. relief, f. relever (tonic stein reliev-) RELIEVE.

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