Why do we build giant statues? From what I can tell, it usually has to do with conveying an idea or honoring something bigger than ourselves, like a deity or a concept. The statue of liberty represents the notion of freedom and justice for all. Many are built to honor one's religious icon. Whatever the purpose they are a marvel of human cooperation and dominate any landscape they are in. These are 19 of the largest statues in the world. |
These 40 Beautiful Birds Were Perfectly Photographed
40 great bird photographs taken in Taiwan by the well-known Taiwanese photographers John and Fish
I Miss Photographers Like This One...
Ran Maltet was a French photographer and poet, who died a decade ago. He had what seemed to be a natural talent to seize upon these split seconds of comedy and philosophy, and capture them on camera.
Mixing Art with Mother Nature, You Get Something Like This
This Landscape Art Takes it to the Next Level.
The Terracotta Army: 7,000 Warriors Strong
A Chinese emperor left a standing army behind him upon his death, both to protect him and for the world to admire. Welcome to the terracotta army.
You'll Never Guess Why This Man Collects Dead Leaves...
During the fall, dead leaves can be quite a hassle to clear from your garden, so why does this man actually collect them?
The Sand Mandalas Are An Art Unlike Any Other...
If you've ever gotten excited about art, you must see or attend one of the Buddhist monks' rites in Tibet. The monks work for weeks on creating these spectacular grains of sand mandalas and then, and in one fell swoop ...
A Must See Act! Juggling As You've Never Seen It Before
Watch these jugglers put on an incredible show!
It's a Pleasure Watching This Couple Dance This Old Dance
Even if you're not a fan of swing music, you cannot help but admire this talented couple.
The Sublime Beauty of Botticelli's Paintings...
Admire the eternal beauty of the paintings of Sandro Botticelli, an Italian Renaissance artist, who had the gift of painting people gracefully.
Feast Your Eyes on Ten Great Paintings by El Greco
El Greco was a great painter of religious subjects, portraiture, and landscapes. Here are 10 of his best paintings.
10 Jawdropping Artisan Cakes Inspired by Classic Art
When it comes to confectionery art, it just doesn’t get more luxurious and beautiful than the artisan cakes of Los Angeles based artist, Julie Simon.
Can We Convince You That These Figures are Actually Dolls?
Michael Zajkov's doll art is so fascinating, you'll think his creations will come to life! Let's take a look at some of his amazing works of art.
Fall in Love with these Enchanting Paintings..
Kal Gajoum specializes in oil painting and palette knife techniques. Here are his mesmerizing and magnificent paintings.
WATCH: This Dance Is an Ode to Beautiful Mother Nature
This shadow dance, a tribute to nature, will move you to tears through its poignancy and thanks to its stark depiction of the reality that Mother Nature faces.
I've Never Seen Anything Like This Shadow Performance!
These dancers dance with their own shadows... to stunning results!
A Performance of a Lifetime: The Dragon-Lion Dance!
This videos shows the traditional Chinese dance called the Lion and Dragon dance and it is performed during the spring festival.
‘My Heart Will Go On’ by This Violinist Will Amaze You!
Seeing talented children is always inspiring, and 11-year-old Karolina Protsenko is a true prodigy. Watch her perform Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'.
Watch 32,000 Dominoes Fall in Perfect Synchronisation
We present to you 4 minutes of uninterrupted and absolutely incredible domino action, chock full of bright colors and great pictures.
Incredible! These Dance Performances Will Leave You in Awe
Take a look at our most favorite dance performances in this wonderful collection.
Watch Andre Rieu Masterfully Perform 'The Last Rose'
Watch Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra masterfully perform their version of 'The Last Rose' while they were touring the Netherlands.
Andre Rieu Performs a Wonderfully Inspired Irish Tune
Andre Rieu plays alongside Florian Silbereisen, performing a wonderfully-inspired Irish tune.
Listen to This Incredibly Beautiful Piece by André Rieu
In this beautiful performance, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform 'Etude nr. 3 in E-dur' from Frédéric Chopin.
Andre Rieu & Mirusia Perform a Classic Delight
In this video, you'll get to see Andre Rieu perform 'Zwei Kleine Italiener' alongside the highly talented Mirusia Louwerswe. Enjoy!
The Lonely Shepard: André Rieu Touches Our Hearts Again
Take a few moments to savor this moving performance, especially Zamfir's pan flute solo, which beautifully concludes this musical piece.
Ever Wondered What a REAL Tango Looks Like? So Beautiful!
The dance of Tango is one full of beauty and passion.
This Dance Performance Is Unlike Anything I've Seen
This performance is astounding! Take a look!
The Piano Guys Rock Petra with an Indiana Jones Special
The Piano Guys have been touring the wonders of the world, and this is their beautiful Indiana Jones/Arabian Nights themed ode to Petra, the wonder of Jordan.
Farewell Tina: 24 Hits of the Incredible Diva Tina Turner
We invite you to celebrate Tina Turner's life and legacy by enjoying her 24 unforgettable hits that will continue to inspire generations to come.
WATCH: This Couple Was Meant to Dance Together
These dancers were meant to perform together, and I'd be happy to watch them many times over. I think you'll agree.
Watch This Young Singer Completely Nail 'O Sole Mio'
Watch the young and incredibly talented Amira Willighagen performing the classic song, 'O Sole Mio' alongside the legendary Patrizio Buanne.
20 Modern Sculptures That Prove High Art Is Alive and Well
Here are some of the world's most notable examples of modern sculpture. These awesome designs should be in every city!
This Acrobatic Display is One for the Books!
From Tanzania to America's Got Talent, it was clear the Hakuna Matata acrobatic group were something special.
Now This is One Magic Trick You HAVE to See. Wow!
Watch this terrific and magical performance by world-renowned magician and illusonist, Dani Lary!
This Harp Breathes Magical New Life Into an Old Classic
Many people often claim that the harp is the instrument of the angels, and after watching this video, I'm sure you'll be inclined to agree.
These Colorful and Beautiful Mandalas Are Made With Flowers
Using parts of plants, this artist creates wonderful, colorful symbols of mysticism. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of her creations.
Hilarious! Who Said Classical Music Has to Be Dull?
Polish string quartet perform funny seasonal medley
Listen to a Magical Rendition of "Bésame Mucho" by Il Divo
Prepare to be entranced by Il Divo's rendition of one of the most enchanting love songs ever written - Bésame Mucho.
A Celebration of Rural Landscapes: 12 Vintage Paintings
These classic paintings capture rural landscapes perfectly.
This Domino is Like One Huge Rube Goldberg Machine
This domino structure and knockdown is a an art for the ages.
A Sublime Musical Courtship that is Both Funny and Beautiful
A delightful rendition of Salsa De La Luna as a romantic interaction between two violins.
The Greatest Hits of the Unforgettable David Bowie
David Bowie was an undisputed master of reinvention and one of the 20th century's great musicians. Enjoy his most memorable hits on this playlist
Love Mozart? Here Is Every One of His Amazing Symphonies!
Mozart was composing symphonies since before he could write music notation! Here are all of his genuine symphonies for your listening pleasure.
This Homeless Man Amazed Everyone Around Him...
No one was expecting this homeless man to have such skills on a piano. When he starts to play, everyone in the vicinity stops to listen.
The Magic Begins When These Wooden Sculptures Start Moving
Kinetic sculptures are moving art pieces that marry physics and art into a mind-boggling combination no one should miss out!
What Are the Hardest Ballet Moves to Perform?
Watch as the dancers of the Washington Ballet demonstrate the moves hardest to perform, and explain to us why that is.
This Country Music Collaboration Will Blow You Away!
This collaboration of country singers past and present will astound you! This one should definitely not be missed!
Enjoy Musical Heaven By an Extremely Talented Cellist!
The multi-talented Kevin Olusola uses only his mouth and cello to produce a most amazing rendition to Sam Smith's "Stay with me".