Also means
sculptural work in relief
Usage Note
Reliefplastik refers to a three-dimensional work that projects from a flat background, distinguishing it from Freiplastik (freestanding sculpture). The degree of projection is described as Flachrelief (low relief) or Hochrelief (high relief).
Examples
"Die Reliefplastik an der Kirchenfassade zeigt biblische Szenen in meisterhafter Ausführung."
Natural Translation
The relief sculpture on the church facade depicts biblical scenes with masterful craftsmanship.
Literal Translation
The relief-sculpture on the church-facade shows biblical scenes in masterful execution.
Related Words
- Abguss cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
- Abstraktion abstraction (non-representational art)
- Acrylfarbe acrylic paint
- Akanthus acanthus (decorative leaf motif)
- Akt nude
- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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