Bas Relief

Pronunciation: /bɑː rɪˈliːf/

Definitions of bas relief

noun a sculpture in which the figures are raised a few inches from a flat background to give a three-dimensional effect

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful bas relief sculpture at the museum.

A2 The bas relief on the ancient temple walls told a story of the gods.

B1 The artist spent months carving the intricate bas relief into the marble.

B2 The bas relief depicted a scene from Greek mythology with incredible detail.

C1 The bas relief in the cathedral was so lifelike, it seemed to come alive.

C2 Art historians studied the bas relief to uncover its hidden symbolism and meaning.

Examples of bas relief in a Sentence

formal The museum displayed a beautiful bas relief sculpture depicting a historical event.

informal I love how the bas relief on that building adds a touch of elegance.

slang Check out the cool bas relief on that wall!

figurative The artist used bas relief to bring the characters in the sculpture to life.

Grammatical Forms of bas relief

• plural: bas reliefs
• comparative: more bas relief
• superlative: most bas relief
• present tense: is bas relief
• future tense: will be bas relief
• perfect tense: has been bas relief
• continuous tense: is being bas relief
• singular: bas relief
• positive degree: very bas relief
• infinitive: to bas relief
• gerund: bas relieving
• participle: bas relieved

Origin and Evolution of bas relief

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'bas relief' originated from the French phrase 'basse relief' which translates to 'low relief'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the art world to describe sculptures with shallow depth, the term 'bas relief' has since been adopted into English to refer to any sculptural technique where figures or designs are slightly raised from the background.