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Period: May 17, 1250 to
The Most impactful Sculptures Through the Ages
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Jul 18, 1498
Pieta by Michelangelo
The sculpture is a representation of Jesus in the arms of his mother, Mary. Michelangelo was about 20 years old when he created this masterpiece and set a trend for other works just like the 'Pieta' in years to come -
Apr 18, 1504
David by Michelangelo
The David stands at a whopping 14 feet tall and is well known for the miniscule details one example being in the hand. Its original location was to be on the Florence Cathedral facade. -
The Thinker by August Rodin
The Thinker originally created in 1888, and cast in 1901, has captured the eyes of millions of viewers all wondering the same thing, what is he thinking about? The thinker was actually a part of a group of statues that originated from The Divine Comedy of Dante, and he is sat atop the gates of Hell contemplating the fates of those who walk before him. -
Christ the Redeemer by Paul Landowski, Heitor da Silva Costa
The statue stand at 2296 feet with open arms almost in a form of welcoming those to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Similar usage of this characteristic is seen in statues such as The Statue of Liberty.
