low relief

noun

1. bas-relief.

low relief

noun

1. See bas-relief
   another term for bas-relief

Word History and Origins

Origin of low relief¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Two on each side of the temple doorway the statues sit, and between them, in low relief, is the small figure of the god Harmakhis.

From Project Gutenberg

They were carved in flat, low relief with sharp outline, but the painter's brush had not completed the work of the chisel.

From Project Gutenberg

Painted in low relief, the oil-painting presents his intention less satisfactorily than his etching of the same subject.

From Project Gutenberg

The fine faade has three portals, elaborately carved in low relief, and three very good round windows.

From Project Gutenberg

Jug, of enamelled earthenware, in various colours, with figures in low relief; attributed to Veit Hirschvogel; height 13 in.

From Project Gutenberg