bas relief
Definition
Noun: A type of sculpture where the carved or modeled forms project only slightly from their background. The depth of the carving is shallow, creating a subtle three-dimensional effect. No part of the sculpture is undercut (detached from the background).
Usage
This term is used to describe a specific artistic technique, primarily in sculpture and architectural decoration. - The ancient temple's walls were adorned with intricate bas relief depicting historical battles. - The artist specialized in creating detailed portraits in bas relief.
Advanced Usage
- In Art History and Criticism: The term is used to discuss artistic styles, periods, and the technical skill involved in creating low-relief sculpture. It is often contrasted with (high relief) and .
- The frieze on the Parthenon is a famous example of classical Greek bas relief.
Variants and Related Words
- Low relief: A direct synonym for bas relief.
- Relief sculpture / Sculptural relief: The broader category of art to which bas relief belongs.
- Alto-relievo / High relief: A relief sculpture where forms project more prominently from the background.
- Sunken relief / Incised relief: A relief technique where the design is carved into the surface, so the highest point is the original surface level.
Synonyms
- Low relief
Antonyms
- Alto-relievo (high relief)
- Freestanding sculpture (sculpture in the round)
Related Phrases and Terms
- In bas relief: Used to describe how something is made or appears.
- The scene was carved in bas relief on the marble panel.
Noun
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a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut
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