Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bas-relief
noun
/bɑː rɪˈliːf/
Definition
A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material.
Examples
- The ancient temple featured intricate bas-relief carvings of gods and goddesses.
- She admired the bas-relief on the cathedral that depicted scenes from the Bible.
- The museum housed several examples of bas-relief from the Renaissance period.
Meaning
Bas-relief is a method of sculpture where figures are raised slightly from the background, creating a low relief effect, making them appear to be part of the surface they are sculpted on.
Synonyms
- low relief
- relief sculpture
- sculptured design
