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Meaning of bas-relief

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bas-relief

Pronunciation:/ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf//ˈbæs.ɹɪˌlif/

noun

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  1. 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.

adjective

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