Relief Sculpture

Relief sculpture comes from the Latin verb relevo, which means ________________.

• to attach

• to raise

• to lower

• to fold

True or False: Relief sculptures are intended to be viewed from all sides and multiple angles.

• True

• False

In which type of relief sculpture are the sculpted elements slightly raised from the surface?

• low relief

• high relief

• sunken relief

In which type of relief sculpture are the sculpted elements greatly protruding from the surface?

• low relief

• high relief

• sunken relief

In which type of relief sculpture are the sculpted elements carved into the surface?

• low relief

• high relief

• sunken relief

The embossing on a coin would be an example of which type of relief sculpture?

• low relief

• high relief

• sunken relief

Mount Rushmore would be an example of which type of relief sculpture?

• low relief

• high relief

• sunken relief

A wood engraved sign would be an example of which type of relief sculpture?

• low relief

• high relief

• sunken relief

True or False: Some of the earliest examples of relief sculpture were found in caves.

• True

• False

True or False: Relief sculptures are traditionally made from clay and stone, while modern ones can be made from other materials including common everyday objects.

• True

• False