A sculpture is a 3-D artwork, which means it has its own volume. This is different from 2-D art forms, like painting or print, which create depth by using perspective, colour or chiaroscuro.
Sculptures can be defined by their type, location, composition and materials.
Types of sculpture
When you can move around a sculpture and look at it from different viewpoints, it is known as free-standing, or a sculpture in the round.
When an artwork is fixed to a wall and you can only see it from the front, it is known as a relief.
