Sculpture and Politics

The sculpture, created by Felix de Weldon, commemorates the iconic photograph of the same name taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.

The statue, created by Alfredo Ceschiatti, represents the goddess of justice and is a symbol of the Brazilian legal system.

The Thinker, created in 1880, is one of Rodin's most famous works and is often interpreted as a symbol of contemplation and introspection.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, created in the 2nd century BC, is a famous Hellenistic sculpture that is often associated with victory and triumph.

The sculpture of Moses, created between 1513 and 1515, is part of Michelangelo's tomb for Pope Julius II and is known for its powerful and expressive depiction of the biblical prophet.

The sculpture, created by Evgeniy Vuchetich, depicts a man beating a sword into a plowshare, symbolizing the transformation of weapons into tools of peace.

The Statue of Liberty, created in 1886, was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a symbol of freedom and democracy around the world.

A quadriga is a sculpture depicting a chariot drawn by four horses, often associated with triumph and victory.

Donatello's David, created in the 15th century, is a bronze sculpture that depicts the biblical hero David after his victory over Goliath.

Laocoön and His Sons, created in the 1st century BC, is a Hellenistic sculpture that depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons being attacked by sea serpents.

Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, created in the 17th century, is a marble sculpture that depicts the Spanish mystic Saint Teresa of Ávila experiencing a vision of an angel.

The Dance, created by Henri Matisse in the early 20th century, is a bronze sculpture that depicts a group of nude figures dancing in a circle.

Calder's Mobiles, created in the 20th century, are kinetic sculptures that are suspended in the air and move freely.

The Sphinx, an ancient Egyptian sculpture, is a large limestone statue with a human head and a lion's body.

Koons' Rabbit, created in 1986, is a stainless steel sculpture that depicts a giant inflatable rabbit.