high relief

Noun

Meaning

a sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

alto-relievo eminence medal intaglio exposure sculpture mask bold boss glyph extrusion bas-relief embossment blatancy notoriety
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Antonyms

low relief basin depression dark cavity bas-relief
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Hypernyms

relief embossment relievo rilievo sculptural relief

Examples

The south door of Beauvais Cathedral is in some respects the finest in France; the upper panels are carved in high relief with figure subjects and canopies over them. Source: Internet

Carving is often highly detailed, with an intricate backing behind the main figure in high relief. Source: Internet

They were carved in high relief, a practice employed until then only in treasuries (buildings used to keep votive gifts to the gods). Source: Internet

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