bas relief

• Eine skulpturale Technik, bei der Figuren oder Muster auf einer flachen Oberfläche so herausgearbeitet werden, dass sie nur leicht aus dem Hintergrund hervortreten und einen flachen Reliefeffekt erzeugen.

A sculptural technique where figures or designs are carved into a flat surface so that they project only slightly from the background, creating a shallow depth effect.

1. Sculptural techniqueB2formal

   A type of sculpture in which the figures are slightly raised from a flat background, creating a shallow depth.

   Basrelief

   • The ancient temple walls were decorated with intricate bas reliefs.
   • The artist carved a beautiful bas relief of a battle scene.
   • Bas relief is often used on coins and medals.