low relief

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a type of sculpture where the figures project only slightly from the background

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  • The ancient Egyptian carvings are often executed in low relief on temple walls.
  • The artist created a series of panels in low relief for the museum's new wing.
  • Many Roman sarcophagi feature intricate scenes depicted in low relief around their sides.
  • She preferred working in low relief due to its subtle dimensionality and delicate shadows.
  • The architect incorporated low relief sculptures into the building's facade, adding historical depth.
  • This technique involves carving figures that barely emerge from the background, known as low relief.
  • The frieze along the temple wall was a masterful example of low relief, telling an epic story.
  • Students learned to differentiate between high relief and low relief in their art history class.
  • A delicate floral pattern was rendered in low relief on the ceramic vase, enhancing its elegance.
  • The museum acquired a rare artifact featuring a mythological scene in exquisite low relief.