Basso relievo is a term used in art to describe sculptures or carvings that are raised slightly from the surface they are carved into. This technique is also sometimes referred to as low relief or bas-relief. However, there are many other words that can be used as synonyms for basso relievo, including flat relief, flattened relief, and shallow relief. Other possible synonyms include intaglio, incised relief, sunken relief, and cameo. Each of these terms describes a slightly different technique for creating relief sculptures, but all are united by the common goal of bringing out the three-dimensional qualities of the artwork and making it stand out from its background.