VCR LESSON 5 PRESENTATION
by Matthew Tran
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The pyramid contained multiple ____________ which displayed the pharaoh's accomplishments.
WORD
bas-relief
n. Sculpture whose ornament or figures are somewhat raised above the background
n. Sculpture whose ornament or figures are somewhat raised above the background
ROOT
BASIS <G. "pedestal," "foot," "base"
BASSUS <L. "low"
Derived form Italian - basso rilievo
BASSUS <L. "low"
Derived form Italian - basso rilievo
MORE INFO
Reliefs are works of art that project from a supporting background.
So a bas-relief would be considered a low relief in which the figure doesn't pop out as much.
In contrast, a high relief would almost appear as a 3-D statue.
So a bas-relief would be considered a low relief in which the figure doesn't pop out as much.
In contrast, a high relief would almost appear as a 3-D statue.
HISTORICAL
Often seen in the cultures of ancient Egypt, Assyria, and many Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.
The ancient Greeks popularized reliefs, used in the Parthenon and their temples.
The ancient Greeks popularized reliefs, used in the Parthenon and their temples.
Synonyms (Alternative Names)
- basso-rilievo
- cavo-rilievo
- rilievo stiacciato
- sunk relief
Antonyms
- high relief
- alto-rilievo
CHOOSE THE LETTER OF THE SENTENCE IN WHICH THE WORD IN BOLD-FACED TYPE IS USED INCORRECTLY.
1) I felt so much bas-relief when the graduation project was cancelled.
2) My father owned bas-reliefs made out of terracotta.
3) The king ordered his artistic servants to inscribe bas-reliefs within his palace walls.
4) The bas-relief depicted a young boy serving his master wine.
2) My father owned bas-reliefs made out of terracotta.
3) The king ordered his artistic servants to inscribe bas-reliefs within his palace walls.
4) The bas-relief depicted a young boy serving his master wine.