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bas-relief [ˌbɑːrɪˈliːf ˌbæs- ˈbɑːrɪˌliːf ˈbæs-] n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) sculpture in low relief, in which the forms project slightly from the background but no part is completely detached from it Also called (Italian) basso rilievo [from French, from Italian basso rilievo low relief; see base2, relief] Translations bas-relief [ˌbɑːrɪˈliːf] n (= technique of sculpture) → bas-relief m (= sculpture) → bas-relief m modif [design] → en bas-relief bas-relief n → Basrelief nt How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Why my uncle Podger has a tomb in Kensal Green Cemetery, that is the pride of all that country-side; and my grandfather's vault at Bow is capable of accommodating eight visitors, while my great-aunt Susan has a brick grave in Finchley Churchyard, with a headstone with a coffee- pot sort of thing in bas-relief upon it, and a six-inch best white stone coping all the way round, that cost pounds. Talking of the latter, I suppose you have long since heard the news, that a sulky churlish boor has destroyed the ancient statue, or rather bas-relief, popularly called Robin of Redesdale. There were some curious old bas-reliefs leaning against the inner walls of the church--sculptured lords of Hirschhorn in complete armor, and ladies of Hirschhorn in the picturesque court costumes of the Middle Ages. |
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