Sculpture
Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions. It is one of the plastic arts.
Purposes and subjects
One of the most common purposes of sculpture is in some form of association with religion. Cult images are common in many cultures,
Types of sculpture
A basic distinction is between sculpture in the round, free-standing sculpture, such as statues, not attached (except possibly at the base) to any other surface, and the various types of relief,