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low relief

/ˈloʊ rɪˈliːf/

Übersetzung: Sculptural technique in which carved or cast figures protrude only slightly from the background, creating a shallow depth effect.

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/ˈloʊ rɪˈliːf/C1formalart
  • deSculptural technique in which carved or cast figures protrude only slightly from the background, creating a shallow depth effect.

A sculptural technique where the carved or molded figures project only slightly from the background surface, creating a shallow depth effect.

  1. Sculptural techniqueB2formal

    A type of sculpture where the figures project only slightly from the background surface, also known as bas-relief.

    deBasrelief

    • The ancient temple walls were decorated with intricate low relief carvings.
    • Low relief is often used on coins to create detailed images.
    • The artist specialized in low relief sculptures of historical figures.