Get the FREE one-click dictionary software for Windows
or the iPhone/iPad and Android apps
Noun: high relief  hI ri'leef
  1. A sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth
    "The ancient temple featured intricate high relief carvings";
    - alto relievo, alto rilievo

Derived forms: high reliefs

Type of: embossment, relief, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief

Antonym: basso rilievo

Encyclopedia: High relief