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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.

Synonyms

  • Alto Relievo
  • Alto Rilievo

Antonyms

  • Low Relief

Hypernyms

  • Relievo
  • Relief
  • Embossment
  • Sculptural Relief
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