Meaning of the word "low relief" in English
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low relief
US /loʊ rɪˈliːf/
UK /ləʊ rɪˈliːf/
Noun
a sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material, and the elements are raised to a small degree from the background
Example:
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The ancient Egyptian carvings are often examples of exquisite low relief.
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The artist created a series of panels in low relief depicting scenes from mythology.
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