Sculptures

Explore 34 iconic sculptures that tell stories of human history and culture. Learn about their composition, style, symbolism, and historical context from Artlex. Photo by Columbus Museum of Art via Facebook Navstar '92 Located at the Franklin Park Conservatory, this Stephen Canneto sculpture exists as a celebration of Christopher Columbus' monumental visit to America in the year 1492.

It is made to resemble that of a sail, and it points to the North Star. This gleaming sculpture is a sight to behold. Explore 26 iconic sculptures from pre-history to the 21st century, from Venus of Willendorf to Warhol's Brillo Box.

Learn about their history, style and significance in this comprehensive guide. Discover 12 unusual sculptures in Ohio. Atlas Obscura is your guide to the world's hidden wonders.

Learn about sculpture, the three-dimensional art work that operates in height, width and depth. Explore the various techniques, materials, styles and functions of sculpture in different cultures and periods, from ancient to modern. Explore the variety and history of sculpture from ancient to modern times.

Learn about the Venus of Willendorf, the Statue of Liberty, the Thinker, the Balloon Dog, and more iconic works of art. Sculpture, an artistic form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into three-dimensional art objects. The designs may be embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environments ranging from tableaux to contexts that envelop the spectator.

Explore the most famous sculptures from ancient to modern times, ranked by art lovers. Vote for your favorites and discover the stories behind the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Strazza, and more. Learn about 11 different types of sculpture and how they are distinctly different from one another.

Explore relief, round, carved, cast, additive, subtractive, assembled, and other forms of sculpting with examples and history. From massive figures seemingly rising from the earth to intricate works that play with gravity, these sculptures redefine what's possible. Join me on a journey through 30 of the most amazing sculptures around the world, each with its own story and artistry that you probably didn't know was out there.