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单词 haut-relief
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Definition of haut-relief in English:

haut-relief

noun ˌəʊrɪˈliːf
mass nounSculpture
  • another term for "high relief" (see relief (sense 4))
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A haut-relief (high relief) projects more boldly from the surface, giving the relief a much more sculptural or three-dimensional appearance.
    • The central element, the sarcophagus, is decorated with eight haut-reliefs relating an event in the history of the Este-Guelph family.
    • The main carvings are in haut-relief on the stone facing of the cathedral, showing superb skill and craftsmanship.
    • We have in our church painted pictures; we have sculptures, both bas-relief and haut-relief.
    • They can be engraved, sculpted in bas-relief, in haut-relief and in certain cases they are cut out with varying degrees of openwork.

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, literally 'high relief'.
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