Definition of bas–relief
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Origin and Etymology of bas–relief
French, from bas low + relief raised work
First Known Use: 1667
BAS–RELIEF Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bas–relief for English Language Learners
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: a kind of sculpture in which shapes are carved so that they are only slightly higher than the flat background
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