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The Definition of Bas-Relief

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asked Jun 4, 2013 in Art Glossary

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Definition: A sculpture that sticks out slightly from the surface it is carved from, but is not completely detached from it. The Elgin Marbles in the British Museum are an example.

answered Jun 4, 2013