Question

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.

Explanation:

To determine the incorrect statement about sculpture in the round:

• Option b: Sculpture in the round is 3D and meant to be viewed from all sides, so this is true.
• Option c: They are posed to have interesting compositions from all angles, which is true.
• Option d: The division of positive and negative space does vary with the viewing angle, so this is true.
• Option a: The three main techniques of sculpture in the round are typically modeling, casting, and carving (not assemblage as a main technique for in - the - round sculpture). So option a is not true.

Answer:

a. There are three main techniques of sculpture in the round which include, casting, carving, and assemblage.