bas-relief

English

/ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/,

noun
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bas-relief derived from Italian bassorilievo derived from Latin relevare (make light, raise up, raise).

Origin

Latin

relevare

Gloss

make light, raise up, raise

Concept
Semantic Field

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