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What are the 3 types of relief sculpture?

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What are the 3 types of relief sculpture?
The three types of relief sculptures are low relief (the motifs are very slightly raised above the surface), high relief (the sculpture protrudes at least half of its own height from the surface) and sunken relief (the sculpture is actually below the surrounding surface).
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Monumental 19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful large scale 19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Antique Asian Architectural Relief Carved Stone Frieze Panel
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional architectural high relief hand carved stone band of running scroll decoration frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Continental Wooden Angelic Figures w/ Architectural Accents, circa 1800
Located in Gardena, CA
Continental carved wood Architectural Reliefs of Winged Partially Nude Figures with Hoofed feet. 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief
Located in London, GB
Artistic bronze cast door handle with a textural relief like a wave, suitable for push and pull
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Square Relief Push Pull Square Bronze Door Handle Pair
Located in London, GB
Set of two artistic Brutalist bronze door handles with plant relief including keyhole cover and
Category

Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle and letter box with strong relief like craters in a landscape
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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