Types of Sculptures

Question 1

Relief

Answer 1

protrudes out of a flat surface, and it’s projection into three-dimensional space is relatively shallow.

Question 2

High Relief

Answer 2

The figures in the sculpture are dramatically raised from the background.

Question 3

Bas Relief

Answer 3

Characterized by figures that are only slightly raised from the surface of the background.

Question 4

Sunken Relief

Answer 4

Relief that is created by having an image carved down below the surface of the sculpture.

Question 5

Carving is known as a:

Answer 5

Subtractive process

Question 6

Modeling is an:

Answer 6

Additive process

Question 7

Casting

Answer 7

the process of filling a mold with a liquid material or applying a pliable material to a form and allowing it to harden.

Question 8

Assemblage

Answer 8

Assembling found objects in unique ways to create a sculpture.