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Michelangelo's David Looks Even More Astonishing Up Close

Michelangelo is one of art history’s most celebrated geniuses, and his remarkable statue of the Israelite King David is probably the single most famous sculpture in the world. It’s an amazing piece of work that everybody recognizes and knows something about.

These Statues Are Both Very Famous & Very Mysterious

Here are 9 world-famous statues and the mysteries behind them: 1. The horned Moses Michelangelo made a sculpture of Moses with a pair of horns. Many art historians believe that this particular statue came into being thanks to a misinterpretation of the Bible.

These Amazing Statues are 100% Organic...

These Amazing Statues are 100% Organic... art, nature, photos, beautiful, flowers, statue, parade Flower parades are held all over the world, but the one that takes place in Zundert, the Netherlands, is extraordinarily artistic. It’s also the largest parade in the world.

These Crazy Statues Will Really Mess with Your Head...

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Which Are the World's Biggest Statues?

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.

The Art of the Living Statue...

If you travel, or live in a major city, you've probably seen one of these living statues, a method used by many performers and beggars to make some money.

The World's Tallest Statue Will Soon Be Complete

Later on this year, the world's tallest statue 's height will be eclipsed by a sizable 80 feet. The Statue of Unity, which is in its final phase of construction in the state of Gujarat, India, is dedicated to India's first Deputy Prime Minister and independence movement leader, Sardar Patel.

Incredible Paper Statues that Jump Off the Page

Paper is a common art material, and we've seen our fair share of paper art , but these statues, created by Allen and Patty Eckman, is something above and beyond. The attention to details, the imagination, the motives and sheer skill are quite astounding.

Stunning Underwater Statues From Around the World.

The artists created statues mostly out of cement and sand, which, due to their low pH levels, facilitate the natural growth of coral. Here's a selection of some of the most beautiful artificial reefs we've ever seen!

The History of the Statue of Liberty and Its Symbolism

To commemorate their victory, the people of Rhodes erected a monumental statue on the port of Rhodes, dedicated to the sun god, Helios, with a crown of sunbeams and a torch held aloft as well as a dedicated poem: To you, O Sun, the people of Dorian Rhodes set up this bronze statue reaching to Olympus