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Art of Ancient Egypt 1

Question 6 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

A relief sculpture is __________________

Answer
A
a three-dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.
B
a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding and religious significance.
C
a type of sculpture that contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
D
a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.

Explanation

A relief sculpture is made on a flat background or ground surface, with forms that project from or are set into that surface. This matches choice C, which describes a sculpture containing objects embedded in a ground surface. Unlike a sculpture meant to be seen from all sides, a relief is generally viewed from the front.

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