Examples of 'high relief' in a sentence

Meaning of "high relief"

high relief: This phrase pertains to a technique used in sculpture or engraving where the design or figures on a surface protrude significantly, creating a dramatic three-dimensional effect. It is commonly employed to create a sense of depth and visual impact in artworks
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  • A form of classical sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth.

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Internal structures were also drawn in high relief.
High relief is often carved by working against the grain.
Above the harp a high relief crown.
A mineral may be referred to as having a low or high relief.
High relief was the dominant sculptural mode of the period.
This glass shows a pattern in high relief.
High relief painting imitating the natural stripes of wood.
Sculptures of serpents in medium and high relief.
The lintel is done in high relief style with the background deeply recessed.
The face is created in high relief.
Four high relief entwining dragons on the shoulders of the square zun.
The surface is worked with figures in high relief.
It includes a high relief sculpture depicting a battle scene with an inscription below it.
Thick paper embossed in high relief.
High relief from insomnia from people who have difficulty sleeping.

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Under the petrographic microscope it has a very high relief.
A high relief carving on display is made of black stone and has a geometric design.
Silver metallic thread embroidered badge with high relief.
Four characters carved in high relief occupy the panels of the hexagonal tank.
Paperboard embossed in high relief.
A credit card with high relief with sufficient funds to cover the deposit.
Struck in remarkably high relief.
We are just putting into high relief how we are different from other dance institutions.
The tops of the mountains are the areas of high relief.
The delphinium is represented in high relief on the red sandstone walls of the mosque.
This is in two pieces and is carved with foliage in high relief.
The deities are depicted in exceptionally crisp high relief achieved by some brilliant repoussé.
The praetorian is carved from the background in very high relief.
The unique ultra high relief effect is achieved by using cutting edge minting techniques.
The statue and recess are surrounded by rendered high relief moulding.
Sculpted figures in high relief set against recessed panels alternate with pedimented windows.
The gilt bronze bells are decorated with dragons in high relief.
Regional competition in high relief sculpture carved in stone in Machupicchu ended.
This plant is also found in the mausoleum in the form of a high relief.
In the attic there is a high relief of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels.
The four rear panels which flank the altar contain angel figures in high relief.
Lift with inside buttons in high relief and Braille.
A beautiful two handed image of Shiva in sthanaka posture is carved in high relief.
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were carved in high relief into the side of a cliff.
Next work Vase decorated with bulls and horses in high relief.
A high relief on the gatehouse of this fortress depicts Ulrich and his wife.
The costume of the character has high relief and is cheesy.
The areas below the Koranic inscription are covered with geometric openwork patterns in high relief.
This disadvantage is thrown into an especially high relief in the following example.
See high relief sculptures in the Mayan World.
Its background must be coral red black with high relief in cream or white.
Sculpture in high relief oak formerly polychrome, recessed back.
Oil painting painted by Cuzco artists with styles embossed in high relief.
This also entailed the discovery of a high relief of the hammer god Sucellus.
The frontispiece of the church has a Holy Spirit in high relief.

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