Famous Statues: In this article we listed most famous statues in the world
Statue of Liberty, ABD
The Statue of Liberty, which France presented to the United States to celebrate the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, stands upon Liberty Island and has been an icon of the USA since 1886.The statue is made of copper and was built between 1884 and 1886.She holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and in her left hand carries a tablet.The tablet has the inscription ‘July 4, 1776’, the date of the Declaration of Independence.The statue’s crown bears seven spikes, symbolizing the world’s seven oceans and seven continents.
The statue was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1984.
A small copy of the statue is found in many cities such as Paris, Pristina, Nevada, and South Dakota.
Christ the Redeemer / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is located on Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro and is the symbol of the city.The statue is 38 meters tall, including its pedestal.
It was created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa for the centenary of the foundation of Brazil.Christ the Redeemer was added to the Seven Wonders of the Modern World List on July 7, 2007.
David Statue, İtalya
The David Statue created between 1501 and 1504 by Michelangelo, is crafted in the ideal male physique.Considered among the masterpieces of Renaissance sculpture and is a symbol of Florence.
The Great Sphinx, Egypt
Located at the Giza Plateau near Cairo in Egypt, The Great Sphinx is one of the largest stone statues in the world.It measures 73 m long from paw to tail, 20 m high from the base to the top of the head, and 20 m wide.
The Thinker, France
The statue of the Thinking Man, one of the most important statues of Auguste Rodin, symbolizes philosophical thought.
There are many copies of the statue.It is a large version of the figure he made from plaster to place on the Museum of Decorative Arts door, which will be decorated with scenes of ‘Rodin’s-Dante’s Divine Comedy.’
Olmec Colossal Heads, Mexico
The Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders.The heads date from at least 900 BC and are a distinctive feature of Olmec art.
All portray mature individuals with fleshy cheeks, flat noses, and wearing different headbands. The backs of the monuments often are flat.
Terracotta Army, China
The Terracotta sculptures are located in the tomb of the first Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang and were made in the 200s BC.
It is believed that the statues protect the tomb, and their facial expressions differ.Terracotta Army held more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses.
UNESCO selected the Tomb of the First Emperor (including the Terracotta Army Vaults) as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987.
Venus de Milo, France
The sculpture of Aphrodite de Milos/ Venus de Milo, 203 centimeters high, was found in pieces on the island of Melos in 1820.The Sculpture on show at the Louvre Museum in Paris is one of the most famous examples of ancient Greek artworks.
Little Mermaid, Denmark
The iconic statue of The Little Mermaid sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbor at Langelinie in Denmark.Since its creation, this poor little mermaid has been through a lot. The statue has been damaged, spilled paint, and decapitated countless times, but has managed to have been restored each time.
Mount Nemrut, Turkey
The gigantic sculptures on Mount Nemrut with gods, goddesses, and animal figures are among the most famous sculptures in the world.
