bas-reliefnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌbæs.rɪˈliːf/us/ˌbæs.rɪˈliːf/a type of art in which shapes are cut from the surrounding stone so that they stand out slightly against a flat surface, or a work of art done in this way
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Sculpture
- bronze
- bust
- carve
- carving
- cherub
- cupid
- death mask
- installation
- maquette
- plaster cast
- plinth
- relief
- sculpt
- sculptured
- sphinx
- statuary
- statue
- statuette
- waxwork
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Examples from literature
- In bas-relief, the background was left untouched and only the figures were coloured.
- Note bas-reliefs over doorway, and tablet with figured eagle below parapet.
- The frieze and pediment were red and decorated with white bas-reliefs.
- The lower part is panelled, each panel having two heads carved in bas-relief.
- The walls were faced with bas-reliefs representing scenes in his life done in massive silver.