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Sculpture has been used as a form of human expression since prehistoric times. In fact, the earliest known works of sculpture date from around 32,000 B.C.

They were, of course, far from how we imagine sculptures today, mostly either utilitarian objects decorated with sculptural forms or small animal and human figures carved in bone, ivory, or stone. Researchers suspect that these earliest forms of sculpture had been used mostly for spiritual and religious purposes.

Fast forward to Greek sculpture, which shaped the way we perceive human creativity and skill as something eternal. Then you look back at its revival in Roman art that opened up new horizons still relevant today, and then you look at the great Renaissance master Michelangelo or French sculptor Rodin or Jeff Koons, the sculptor of today, and you wonder.

Can there be anything more profound and beautiful than these incredible sculptures? Well, the answer is below thanks to a beautiful Facebook account titled “Sculpture.” We wrapped up some of the most incredible pictures of sculpture shared on this page, so enjoy!

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Leah Jeffrey, Scrap Metal Sculpture

Leah Jeffrey, Scrap Metal Sculpture

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Artist: Matthew Simmonds, Rock Carving

Artist: Matthew Simmonds, Rock Carving

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Nichola Theakston

Nichola Theakston

Nichola Theakston Report

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Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019

Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019

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Chris Maynard, Cut Feather

Chris Maynard, Cut Feather

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Vaishali & Naya, Miniature Paper Sculpture

Vaishali & Naya, Miniature Paper Sculpture

Vaishali & Nayan Report

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Christopher Robin Nordstrom, Miniature Japanese Building

Christopher Robin Nordstrom, Miniature Japanese Building

Christopher Robin Nordstrom Report

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Ikuo Inada, Wooden Sculpture

Ikuo Inada, Wooden Sculpture

Ikuo Inada Report

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Nichola Theakston, Ceramic

Nichola Theakston, Ceramic

Nichola Theakston Report

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Artist: Daniel Popper

Artist: Daniel Popper

Sculpture Report

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Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

Johnson Tsang Report

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Kayjunmoon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can anyone give some context to this? BP curators could you curate please instead of just slapping a collection of pictures? You claim to be a platform for lovers of design but lovers of design would like some context, background.

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Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

Johnson Tsang Report

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Artist: Brian Mock, Welded Metal Sculpture

Artist: Brian Mock, Welded Metal Sculpture

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Diana Beltrán Herrera

Diana Beltrán Herrera

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MeOw
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cardinal reminds me of Flapjack from TOH (The Owl House, It's a great show btw)

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Warren King, Cardboard Sculpture

Warren King, Cardboard Sculpture

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Artist: Hans Op De Beeck, Dancer, 2021

Artist: Hans Op De Beeck, Dancer, 2021

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Tiki Stanford
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The detail is incredible. I would not be surprised if she got up and walked away.

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Artist: Anton Smit

Artist: Anton Smit

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Peppy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of sculpture artists factor in weathering and ageing as part of the art

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Matthew Chambers, Ceramic

Matthew Chambers, Ceramic

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Angela B
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is magnificent! Simplicity and the same time complex. I love it!

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"Black Maiden In Veil Of Midnight", 2022, Morel Doucet, Slip-Casted White Earthenware

"Black Maiden In Veil Of Midnight", 2022, Morel Doucet, Slip-Casted White Earthenware

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Artist: Jason Decaires Taylor, Museum Of Underwater Sculpture

Artist: Jason Decaires Taylor, Museum Of Underwater Sculpture

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Artist: Willy Verginer, Wood Sculpture

Artist: Willy Verginer, Wood Sculpture

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Artist: Valérie Hadida

Artist: Valérie Hadida

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Note: this post originally had 95 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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