Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-relief
noun
/haɪrɪˈliːf/
Definition
A type of sculpture in which the figures protrude significantly from the background, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Examples
- The monument featured high-relief figures that captured the intense emotions of the scene.
- Artists in ancient Rome often used high-relief techniques to emphasize their subject’s physicality.
- The high-relief carving on the temple was so intricate that it drew admiration from all who visited.
Meaning
High-relief refers to a sculptural technique where the subjects are carved in a way that they stand out prominently from the base, making them visually striking and giving the illusion of depth.
Synonyms
- bas-relief
- sculptural relief
- three-dimensional sculpture
