Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Sculptures are three-dimensional artworks created by shaping or carving materials such as stone, wood, or metal. They can represent people, animals, objects, or abstract forms.
Related terms
Statues: Three-dimensional representations of humans or animals that are typically life-sized or larger.
Busts: Sculptures depicting only the head and shoulders of a person.
Reliefs: Sculptures that are attached to a flat surface and have varying degrees of projection from that surface.