High Relief (Noun)
Meaning
A sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient Greek temple featured a stunning high relief sculpture of the gods and goddesses on its facade.
- The artist's use of high relief in the monument added a sense of drama and depth to the scene.
- The museum's collection included a rare example of a high relief sculpture from the Renaissance period.
- The intricate details of the high relief carving on the cathedral's doors were a testament to the skill of the medieval craftsmen.
- The high relief portrait of the king on the coin was so lifelike that it seemed to jump off the surface.