What is the difference between shape and form.
describe geometric shapes/forms.

“Form” and “shape” define objects situated in space. The basic difference, though, between “shape” and “form” is that “form” is in 3D while “shape” is plain 2D. The latter is simply defined by lines.

in this piece, the rectangles, the vertical and horizontal lines, and lack of hue create a sense of harmony. there is balance and proportion because although the rectangles are different, no one rectangle overpowers the others, and the size relationship among the rectangles is agreeable to the eye. there is a sense of movement and depth, through the use of shading and shadowing. it almost appears like some of squares are popping out. there is variety created by the different rectangle sizes, the shading, and the shadowing.

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relief sculpture - images are set against a flat background.

a coin is a good example: the inscription, the date, and the figure are slightly raised above a flat surface. the ancient egyptians sometimes carved figures into a flat surface.  

pro: they take significantly less time to make and do not require as much tools or skills as free-standing

cons: not nearly as realistic, as it is not fully 3-d, and does not have the details that a free-standing one does.

freestanding sculptures (also called  carved in the round) are not attached to any  background.   they are 3-dimensional  and fully rendered.