Question

a high relief is
a a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
b. a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
c. a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
d. a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Describes a different type of sculpture (objects embedded in ground), not high relief.
• Option B: High relief is defined as a form that extends at least halfway out of the background, which matches the definition.
• Option C: This describes low relief, not high relief.
• Option D: Describes intaglio (carved into flat surface), not relief sculpture.

Answer:

B. a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.