English

Alternative forms

• bas-relief

Noun

bas relief ‎(plural bas reliefs)

1. (sculpture) A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.

Synonyms

• basso-rilievo, basso-relievo
• cameo (jewelry)
• low relief

Antonyms

Detail from the Elgin Marbles in high relief

• alto-relievo, high relief

Translations

Adjective

bas relief ‎(not comparable)

1. Refers to any aspect of sculpture which is flat or in the bas relief style.

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Anagrams

• balefires