a three dimensional artwork created by shaping hard or plastic material, commonly

stone metal or wood. Sculptures can be created by

•Carving •assembled

•built up and welded, molded or cast.

Sculpture

Common forms of sculpture

Relief• The sculpture is still attached to a

background

Bas relief /low relief A method of sculpting which entails carving or

etching away the surface of a flat piece of stone or

metal creating a sculpture portrayed as a picture.

• Bas relief has existed in all civilizations creating stone sculpture from ancient Egypt, India and China to Classical, middle ages and Renaissance periods in European arts

Sunken relief

Alto Relief From Italian /High relief

technique in sculpture to reveal human or animal figures that project out from a solid tablet of marble or other material. At least one-half of the figure must be projecting from the surface, often appearing in a standing position.

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