Question

the image above shows mount rushmore, which is located in the u.s. state of south dakota. mount rushmore is considered a relief sculpture because ______
a. it was carved into a rock surface on one side,
b. it can only be viewed from a front perspective, rather than from all around.
c. parts of the sculpture were carved so that over half of the image extends from the
background to create shadowing.
d. of all of the above reasons.

Explanation:

To determine why Mount Rushmore is a relief sculpture, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Relief sculptures are carved into a rock (or other surface) on one side, which applies to Mount Rushmore.
• Option b: Reliefs are typically viewed from a front (or limited) perspective, not all - around like a freestanding sculpture. Mount Rushmore fits this as it's carved into a mountain face, best viewed from the front.
• Option c: In relief sculpture, parts extend from the background (with over half extension in some cases) to create shadowing and depth. Mount Rushmore's carved faces extend from the mountain background, creating shadowing.

Since all a, b, and c are correct reasons, the answer is d.

Answer:

d. of all of the above reasons.