Reliefs
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Total Number | 386 |
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Total Number Missing | 4 |
Low Reliefs | 164 |
High Reliefs | 131 |
Patere | 482 |
Purpose | Decorative |
A relief (in Italian rilievo) is a sculpted image or scene that protrudes from a wall. Reliefs are a sub-set of material culture and their subject matter generally concerns religious scenes or significant historical events. Venetian reliefs have long served as reminders of important events in the history of the city and of related mythology illustrating both the popular artistic styles of the time and the legends that were most prevalent in certain neighborhoods. For more information concerning the creation of reliefs, please see the relief page.
Statistics
- The oldest relief is located in Castello and dates from 410 AD.
- The most recent relief is located in San Marco and dates from 1787 AD.
- The relief in the most need of restoration can be found in San Marco and dates from 1492 AD.
Damage and Preservation
For information pertaining to the damage of Venetian reliefs, please see the Damage to public art page.
For information pertaining to the preservation of Venetian reliefs, please see the Restoration and preservation of public art page.
Location
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See Also
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References
- Rizzi, Alberto. "Scultura Esterna a Venezia." Stamperia di Venezia Editrice, 1987.
- Venice Project Center
Bibliography
- 2010 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- 2008 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- 2007 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- 2000 WPI PreserVenice Project Team