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anaglyph

anaglyph

9.9
A shallow carved design that slightly stands out from a flat background
  • noun
  • /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anaglifo
  • The ancient temple was decorated with intricate anaglyphs that depicted scenes from mythology.

Examples

  • The artist specialized in creating anaglyph panels for architectural ornamentation.

  • We admired the delicate anaglyph work on the museum's marble columns.

  • The artist created a stunning anaglyph for the exhibition.

  • I admire the intricate details of the anaglyphs on the wall.

  • The ancient temple was decorated with intricate anaglyphs that depicted scenes from mythology.

  • We admired the delicate anaglyph work on the museum's marble columns.

  • I admire the intricate details of the anaglyphs on the wall.

Synonyms

relief
vsanaglyph
  • Specialized
16 7.3

A carved design that stands out from a flat surface, like on a coin

has only a slight low projection from the background
sculptural relief
vsanaglyph
  • Specialized
7.9

A raised image carved into a flat surface that stands out from the background

is specifically raised only slightly rather than noticeably

How Raised

sculpture
37 3.4
high relief
  • Specialized
1 8.2
anaglyph
  • Specialized
9.9
engraving
25 4.1
flush
3 6.5

Surface Forms

anaglyph singular
anaglyphs plural

Morphology

anaglyph = glyph (semi-transparent) = ana + glyph

The components 'ana-' (up/raised) + 'glyph' (carving) directly relate to a raised carving, but the prefix 'ana-' and the root 'glyph' are relatively rare and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Anaglyph comes from Greek parts ana- 'up' and glyphein 'to carve'. It originally meant a carving that is slightly 'raised' from its background, which is why an anaglyph today can mean a low carving that stands out a little from the surface.