Sculptures can be created by Carving assembled built up and welded, molded or cast.

1. Sculpture 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.

3. Common forms of sculpture Relief • The sculpture is still attached to a background

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Sunken relief

7. 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.