Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Relief sculpture is a type of sculpture that projects from a flat background, with the sculpted elements still attached to it. It can be seen from one side only.
AP course connection
Topic 5.2: 5.2 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Indigenous American Art