Posts Tagged ‘sculpture’

Historic Atlantean Sculpture Unearthed at Chichén Itzá’s New Zone

In an exciting revelation for the archaeological community in Mexico, an Atlantean sculpture has been discovered on the path that will lead to a new section of Chichén Itzá. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  Source Views: 0

The Brilliance of ‘Pre-diluvian’ Sculpture – Cannot Be Hand Made!

I’m still digesting our recent tour to Egypt; the temple and the pyramids – just the atmosphere of the ancients was a lot to take in. Each time I visit, I’m stunned at the beauty, sophistication, and intelligence of those who left evidence of their time on Earth. Each Spring, a group of listeners joins […]

World’s Largest Underwater Sculpture Inspired by Greek God

The largest single sculpture ever to be deployed underwater was inspired the Ancient Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan who held up the heavens. Source Views: 0

Perfectly Preserved Chimu Sculpture Found at Chan Chan, Peru

A perfectly preserved Peruvian Chimu culture sculpture in the form of an intriguing wooden figure, has been found at a ceremonial center near Chan Chan, Trujillo in northern Peru.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  Source Views: 0

1300-Year-Old Severed Head Sculpture Located in the ‘Lost City’ of Maya

The first published European account of the lost city of Palenque is from 1567, by the Spaniard, Father Pedro Lorenzo de la Nada, who found this vast abandoned Maya city.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  Views: 0

Heroic Man Attacks BBC’s Pedo Sculpture, Created by Artist Who Raped His Daughters and the Family Dog

In case you did not know, there is a giant sculpture of a man with a naked boy at the BBC’s Broadcasting House in central London. It’s right above what looks to be a main entrance, facing the street for all the world to see. This really should not be too surprising, considering how the […]

UN headquarters visitors plaza fits the sculpture of what John saw in Book of Revelation

A sculpture that was created by artists Jacobo and Maria Angeles called the “guardian for international peace and security ” sits on the Visitor’s Plaza outside the UN Headquarters and caused an internet firestorm among Christians who know Bible Prophecy. That’s because the sculpture of this beast eerily fits the description of exactly what John […]

Sculpture ‘shushes’ toward NYC skyline

Jersey City, New Jersey, officials and developers dedicated a permanent new 80-foot tall sculpture titled Water’s Soul that depicts a young woman with a finger on her lips shushing or asking for silence in the direction of the New York City skyline over the Hudson River. The artist, Jaume Plensa from Barcelona, Spain, says he […]

Andean Gods Emerge From the Rock in Peru’s Mythological Sculpture Park!

A sculptor in Peru has assured the future for a range of ancient Andean gods, spirits and myths, by carving them into the face of a mountain just north of the famous ancient tourist city of Cusco. Cusco near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range in southeastern Peru, is the ancient capital of the “ Tahuantinsuyo,” or ancient […]

Tehran gallery to unveil new sculpture from Parviz Tanavoli’s Lion Series

TEHRAN – Hedayat Gallery in Tehran plans to unveil a new sculpture from world-renowned Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli’s Lion Series on Friday. A number of his other sculptures as well as a carpet featuring a design by the artist will also go on display, the gallery announced in a press release published on Tuesday. Photos and […]

China’s famous Ice Town sees annual sculpture festival scaled back amid pandemic

Harbin is known as China’s “Ice Town” due to its famous, annual ice sculpture festival. This year, the snow-themed events have been scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Ice and Snow World and the Snow Sculpture Exhibition, two of the most famous festival sites, are open, all mass gatherings have been cancelled. Han […]

Breonna Taylor sculpture smashed by vandals in California

A sculpture honouring Breonna Taylor was smashed by vandals in California over the weekend, in an incident now being investigated by police. The memorial bust of the police shooting victim was installed in Latham Square in downtown Oakland just two weeks ago, but had large chunks broken off it sometime on Saturday according to local […]

Whale tail sculpture saves Dutch metro train from dangerous fall

A sculpture of a whale’s tail saved a driver from injury after his metro train crashed through stop barriers near the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Images of the aftermath shows the front carriage suspended on the artwork, several metres above the water. The driver was uninjured and there were no passengers on the train at […]

New Pope John Paul II sculpture unveiled in Warsaw

An unusual sculpture depicting Pope John Paul II holding up a meteorite was unveiled in Warsaw on Thursday — an artistic response to a controversial statue showing the rock striking down the late pope. Jerzy Kalina’s installation outside the National Museum, titled “Poisoned Source”, shows the Polish pope holding the meteorite high over a pool […]

World’s largest bronze gorilla sculpture grabs New Yorkers’ attention

To raise awareness and funds for the critically endangered gorilla species, public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner have created a massive sculpture of the animal. Titled King Nyani, the Swahili word for “gorilla”, it’s the world’s largest bronze gorilla sculpture and can fit two to three humans just in its hands. Gillie and Marc have […]

World’s largest bronze gorilla sculpture grabs New Yorkers’ attention

To raise awareness and funds for the critically endangered gorilla species, public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner have created a massive sculpture of the animal. Titled King Nyani, the Swahili word for “gorilla”, it’s the world’s largest bronze gorilla sculpture and can fit two to three humans just in its hands. Gillie and Marc have […]

World’s largest bronze gorilla sculpture grabs New Yorkers’ attention

To raise awareness and funds for the critically endangered gorilla species, public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner have created a massive sculpture of the animal. Titled King Nyani, the Swahili word for “gorilla”, it’s the world’s largest bronze gorilla sculpture and can fit two to three humans just in its hands. Gillie and Marc have […]

Tourist Damages A Valuable Italian Sculpture And Just Walks Away

CCTV in an Italian museum has captured the moment a tourist snapped two toes off a 200-year-old sculpture’s model. This horrendous act of vandalism followed by sheer negligence of all adult responsibilities occurred at the Gypsotheca Antonio Canova Museum in Possagno, Italy, and security camera footage shows the 50-year-old Austrian man lying alongside the plaster […]

Mother and Child Sculpture by Arthur Lewin-Funcke

Arthur Lewin-Funcke (1866 – 1937) was a German sculptor, known for his impressive nudes, busts, and medals. This particular sculpture seems to be a perfect choice for Mother’s Day. The Mother  “When your mother has grown older, When her dear, faithful eyes no longer see life as they once did, When her feet, grown tired, […]

Ancient Greek Funerary Sculpture

It is a sad fact that most of the sculpture created in ancient Greece has vanished. Of that which has survived, a majority is funerary sculpture. These highly visible markers commemorating the dead were traditionally placed along roads near the entrances to cities, where they could be seen by all who entered and left the […]

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