Low Relief (Noun)
Meaning
A sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist's use of low relief allowed her to create a sense of subtlety and restraint in the sculpture.
- The ancient Greek frieze was carved in low relief, with the figures emerging only slightly from the background.
- The technique of low relief was well-suited to the stone, which was too brittle to be carved in high relief.
- The low relief sculpture of the landscape blended seamlessly into the surrounding wall.
- The artist's innovative use of low relief created a sense of tension and depth in the otherwise flat surface.