Synonyms of bas-relief

8 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for bas-relief is basso-rilievo. Other synonyms of bas-relief are basso-relievo. The opposite of bas-relief is alto-relievo.

Synonyms and similar words for bas-relief

basso-relievoSynonym of bas-relief.
basso-rilievoSynonym of bas-relief.
low reliefSynonym of bas-relief.
cavo-relievo
cavo-rilievoSculpture in sunken relief, such that no part of it projects beyond the surrounding surface. An example is in wood...
intaglio-rilievo
sunken relief
cameo

alto-relievoA form of sculpture in which carved figures or other objects protrude from the background.
high reliefA form of classical sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth.

noun A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.
adjective In the bas-relief style; low or mostly flat.

What is another word for bas-relief?: Bas-relief has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as basso-rilievo and basso-relievo.
What is the opposite of bas-relief?: The opposite of bas-relief is alto-relievo.
What does bas-relief mean?: Bas-relief means a low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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