Relief Sculpture: Attached to a background surface and not meant to be seen from all sides.

Here are four differences between Relief Sculpture and Free-standing Sculpture:

• Relief Sculpture: Attached to a background surface and not meant to be seen from all sides. Free-standing Sculpture: Can be viewed from all sides and is meant to be seen in the round.

• Relief Sculpture: Projects from a flat base; has one main viewpoint. Free-standing Sculpture: Stands independently; has multiple viewpoints.

• Relief Sculpture: Creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Free-standing Sculpture: Occupies actual three-dimensional space.

• Relief Sculpture: Often integrated into architecture or a wall. Free-standing Sculpture: Can be placed anywhere in space and is self-supporting.