08. Statue of David, Florence: Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists of all time. Out of his numerous famous works, the David statue is what distinguished him. It is a 17 feet marble figure which represents the biblical hero, ancestor of Jesus, David. He is shown placidly waiting for a war, with stone in one hand and a slingshot in other.
David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture sculpted by Michelangelo from 1501 to 1504. The 5.17 meter (17 ft) marble statue portrays the Biblical King David in the nude.
Statues of Jesus Christ can be found all around the world, many of which are considered to be religious sites by the Christian community. However, some of these statues have gained more fame than others.
Created between 1400 and 1650 A.D. by island natives, there are around 1000 statues on the island, and they are mainly carved by hand from the volcano Rano Raraku. They were made to honour chieftains and other important people. Nearly half of these statues are found at Rano Raraku, the main quarry.
The statue of David, completed by Michelangelo in 1504, is an easily recognizable symbol to people not only in Florence, but from all around the world. The David has a special meaning for Florentines, and is a symbol of what the city strives to be; strong, courageous, and youthful.
Made in the 1440’s, by Donatello (1386-1466), Bronze David is one of the most famous sculptures today. It is notable as the first unsupported standing work in bronze cast during the Renaissance period, and the first freestanding nude male sculpture made since antiquity.
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At the Accademia Gallery, you can admire from a short distance the perfection of the most famous statue in Florence and, perhaps, in all the world: Michelangelo’s David. This astonishing Renaissance sculpture was created between 1501 and 1504. It is a 14.0 ft marble statue depicting the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude.
Statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville, Texas – At 66 feet (20 m) tall, it is the tallest statue of any American political figure. Big Tex – 52 feet (16 m) tall temporary statue erected annually for the Texas State Fair.
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