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Meaning of bas relief
bas relief (n)
a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut
bas relief (n.)
Low relief; sculpture, the figures of which project less than half of their true proportions; -- called also bassrelief and basso-rilievo. See Alto-rilievo.
bas relief Sentence Examples
- The ancient temple was adorned with intricate bas reliefs depicting scenes from mythology.
- The bas relief was carved with such precision that every detail was visible.
- The museum's collection included a remarkable bas relief of a Roman emperor on horseback.
- The artist used the bas relief technique to create a three-dimensional effect on the canvas.
- The bas relief of the Holy Family was a cherished heirloom passed down through generations.
- The bas relief on the tomb depicted the deceased as they were in life.
- The building's facade was decorated with a series of bas reliefs representing historical events.
- The technique of bas relief allowed for the creation of highly detailed and expressive imagery.
- The bas relief sculptures on the monument were a testament to the artistic skill of their creators.
- The presence of bas reliefs in ancient ruins gave archaeologists valuable insights into the culture and beliefs of past civilizations.
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The ancient temple was adorned with intricate bas reliefs depicting scenes from mythology.
The bas relief was carved with such precision that every detail was visible.
The museum's collection included a remarkable bas relief of a Roman emperor on horseback.
The artist used the bas relief technique to create a three-dimensional effect on the canvas.
