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Which of the following is NOT true of the sculpture above?

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This sculpture was created by Michelangelo and is one of his most famous sculptures.
B
The light hitting the sculpture creates shadowing amongst the different parts.
C
The sculpture is an example of modeling.
D
This sculpture is entitled, Pieta.
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A form or technique of sculpture where by the image is carved into a flat surface is technically known by artists as a ______________.

A
relief sculpture
B
sunken relief
C
high relief
D
bas relief
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A bas relief is another term used for a _________________.

A
high relief
B
freestanding relief
C
sunken relief
D
low relief
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Why is the sculpture above an example of an environment sculpture?

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The stones are arranged so that they appear to have been placed there by natural forces.
B
It was created using stones from the environment in which it is located in.
C
The design of the stones is a geometric shape, common to environment sculptures.
D
The stones are place in a river bed, which is a geographical landform.
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Choose the answer that is most accurate and true.

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A
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B
C
C
D
D
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A group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space is called a(n) _____________.

A
installation sculpture
B
sculpture series
C
natural sculpture
D
site specific sculpture
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If you examine the images below, you will notice they are examples of sculpture. Which would not be considered an example of an environment sculpture? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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______________ is the process of forming a pliable medium with hands or tools.

A
Modeling
B
Carving
C
Casting
D
Assemblage
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Which of the following is not true of sculpture in the round?

A
There are three main techniques of sculpture in the round which include, casting, carving, and assemblage.
B
It is a three dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.
C
Sculptures in the round are usually posed in order to create an interesting composition from all viewing angles.
D
When observing a sculpture in the round, the division of positive and negative space is depending on the angle it is viewed from.
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A freestanding sculpture _________________

A
is the type of sculpture which most resembles painting.
B
is surrounded by space on all sides, allowing it to be viewed from multiple perspectives..
C
contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
D
has less projection from the background plane than high relief.
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The primary difference between a high relief and a low relief is that _________________

A
a high relief must project at least halfway off the background.
B
a low relief is carved into the background, where as a high relief is projected out.
C
low reliefs are found only in Egyptian tombs and in Grecian art.
D
a high relief must project no more than one-half of its images from the background.
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Which of the following is not true of relief sculpture?

A
There are three primary types of relief sculpture.
B
A relief sculpture contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
C
Many examples of sunken reliefs have been found in Egyptian tombs.
D
The carved images in relief sculptures always extend at least halfway off the background.
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All of the following are examples of materials used for carving, except which?

A
stone
B
ivory
C
wood
D
clay
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A high relief is _________________

A
a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
B
a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
C
a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
D
a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.
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This relief sculpture is an example of a ________________.

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A
high relief
B
low relief
C
freestanding relief
D
sunken relief
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What type of environment sculpture is this sculpture an example of?

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A
installation sculpture
B
natural sculpture
C
sculpture series
D
site specific sculpture
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______(1)______ is a technique for ______(2)______ in which wax is carved then heated after a mold is made, then heated so that the wax melts, leaving an impression.

A
(1) Lost wax; (2) casting
B
(1) Modeling; (2) staging
C
(1) Lost wax; (2) carving
D
(1) Modeling; (2) sculpture
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Choose the answer that is most accurate and true.

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A
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B
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C
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D
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In this example sculpture in the round, entitled, David, the figure (David) is positioned so that he is standing with most of its weight on one foot. In sculpture, this style is referred to as ____________.

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staging
B
contrapposto
C
silhouette
D
modeling
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If an environment sculpture is removed from its environment, ________________

A
the sculpture could be wrecked, such as with a sand sculpture.
B
the message(s) conveyed by the sculpture could either change or be lost.
C
the connection to the environment could be lost.
D
all of the above could occur.

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