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
Artist: Luo Li Rong
Artist: Matthew Simmonds, Rock Carving
Gaku, Broccoli Carving
Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019
Fanni Sandor
Daniele Barresi
Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia Sculpture
Artist, Ostinelli & Priest, Ceramic
Artist: Hans Op De Beeck
Christopher Robin Nordstrom, Miniature Japanese Building
Nichola Theakston, Ceramic
Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia
Johnson Tsang, Ceramic
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.
Wilfried Grootens
Artist: Gerard Mas
Johnson Tsang, Ceramic
slightly creepy yet beautiful? kinda reminds me of the disney short called Bao
Artist: Brian Mock, Welded Metal Sculpture
Artist: Valérie Hadida
Artist: Hans Op De Beeck, Dancer, 2021
The detail is incredible. I would not be surprised if she got up and walked away.
Artist: Jason Decaires Taylor, Museum Of Underwater Sculpture
Artist: Valérie Hadida
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Although you are not supposed to touch, there are so many of these pieces that I would love to reach out and feel the texture of.
Decades ago my mom was involved with/helped curate an art show called Sculpture to Touch so blind people could enjoy and experience the art. It was the greatest art show for EVERYONE because you could feel the paintings, caress the sculptures, experience all the textures of every medium. It was incredible!
These were all so amazing!
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