06-08-2007, 04:20 PM
The techinque of raised elements of a sculpture are also duplicated in stucco or plaster work on walls of homes et al. It's a simple way to add depth to a painting.
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-30 ... -sculpture
http://www.vroma.org/images/raia_images/stuccopanel.jpg
best:
http://www.ostia-antica.org/vmuseum/decor_4.htm
This is why I would not be quick to claim that raised relief on parts of sculpture or carved bas relief is evidence of the same on the actual item represented.
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-30 ... -sculpture
http://www.vroma.org/images/raia_images/stuccopanel.jpg
best:
http://www.ostia-antica.org/vmuseum/decor_4.htm
This is why I would not be quick to claim that raised relief on parts of sculpture or carved bas relief is evidence of the same on the actual item represented.
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A nationwide club with chapters across N America
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
