Reliefistyle
Reliefistyle is a term used in art criticism to describe a mode of visual art and architecture that centers on relief as the primary expressive medium. Works associated with Reliefistyle combine sculptural depth with surface decoration, employing layered relief planes and varying depths to create dynamic light and shadow.
Origin and scope: The term arose in late 20th-century discourse and is applied to both historical revival
Characteristics: Common features include multiple relief planes, the juxtaposition of foreground and background, and a dialogue
Techniques: Practitioners use carving, embossing, casting, or additive fabrication, often aided by digital planning, 3D modeling,
Reception and influence: Reliefistyle appears in critiques as a tactile, shadow-rich vocabulary that blends sculpture with
See also: relief sculpture, bas-relief, high-relief, trompe-l’œil.