Bas -relief No. 4 "Sea Tropics" (987004)

From ancient times, bas -reliefs were used as jewelry for architectural structures, interiors and decorative products. Convex images of human figures and other objects - bas -reliefs were used to decorate the facades of temples, palaces, internal premises, in the manufacture of coins, medals, gemm and other jewelry. Ancient bas -relief images have been preserved all over the world: in Egypt, India, Mexico, Greece and other countries. The very concept of "bas -relief" appeared in everyday life only in the 18th century and came to us from the French language. Literally, the bas -relief means "small elevation". And, indeed, according to the technology of manufacturing figures in bas -relief images, more than half of its thickness should not protrude from a flat surface. Volumetric bas -reliefs are made from a variety of materials - clay, wood, bronze, gypsum, alabaster, marble and other stone breeds. Often, artists created painted bas -reliefs. The process of creating a color image on the bas -relief was very important, required a delicate taste and skill. You can also try your imagination and taste by participating in the process of making a colored bas -relief. Pour a bas -relief image using a shape attached in a set, and then add brightness and color using paints. Give free rein to your imagination! If you need colors not included in the set, try using your gouache or acrylic paints. This will make the result even more unusual and interesting!
The set includes: Filling form, a rapidly hardening mixture (gypsum), stack for placement and leveling, paints, brush