Illustrated Architecture Dictionary .......................... Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary

Bas-relief
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Architecture:

A sculptural carving, embossing, or casting that projects very little from the background

French for low relief.

Commonly found in most styles of architecture.

Relief: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

The relief carving of hieroglyphics on Egyptian temple walls, columns, and obelisks is bas relief. 

See also: Relief carving

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Furniture:

Used in furniture

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Examples from Buffalo architecture:

• Illustration above: Philip Becker Monument
  
  
• Francis W. Tracy Monument
  
  
• Knox House
  
  
• Courier Express Building
  
  
• City Hall
  
  
• 17 Court Street
  
  
• Our Lady of Victory Basilica
  
  
• St. Matthew, St. John, St. Mark Carved panels

• Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
  
  
• Katyn Memorial Plaque
  

Other examples:

• The Black Friar Pub, London, England
  
  
• Norton Memorial Hall, Chautauqua, NY
  
  
• Pedlar People Sheetmetal Building Material Catalog, Canada
  
  
• Milan Cathedral