Bas-reliefs (en. Bas-reliefs)

ba-re-liefs

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A sculpting technique where figures are slightly raised from the background.

The bas-reliefs adorn the walls of the temple with mythological scenes.

Les bas-reliefs ornent les murs du temple avec des scènes mythologiques.

An artistic work depicting figures in relief on a flat surface.

The museum has an impressive collection of ancient bas-reliefs.

Le musée possède une collection impressionnante de bas-reliefs antiques.

The term 'bas-relief' comes from French, where 'bas' means 'low' and 'relief' refers to the elevation of forms.

to create bas-relief

To create a sculpture in bas-relief.

faire du bas-relief

to be in bas-relief

To stand out slightly in relief from the background.

être en bas-relief

relief

Sculpture or image that stands out from the surface.

relief

sculpture

Art of shaping materials to create forms.

sculpture

ornament

Decorative element that enhances an object.

ornement