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What is Venipedia?Venipedia is a wiki-based website dedicated to the study of the city of Venice, Italy. Venipedia provides primary Venetian data about specific topics, such as Coats of Arms, that are largely ignored by other sites. To learn more about the purpose, content, and approach that separates Venipedia from other websites visit the About Venipedia page. |
Featured Article: ReliefThis page contains information about a typical Venetian relief.For a list of reliefs, see Reliefs.
Types Relief sculptures are categorized by the percentage of protrusion from the base structure that the sculpture features. The general distinction that is made, being somewhat subjective, is between high and low reliefs. Low ReliefA low relief (bas-relief or bassorilievi) is one in which the depth of the sculpture is quite shallow and remains in close proximity to the base of the work. Less than half of the depth of a low relief will be protruding out of the sculpture. Viewed from the side, the image depicted in a low relief is practically indiscernible. High ReliefA high relief (haut-relief or altorilievi) is a sculpture in which forms project out to half or more than half of the original depth of the piece. As is sometimes the case, high ..→ |
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