Here is a wide assortment of sculptures from different time periods that just happen to be my very favorite ones. Some of them I have come to love for their uniqueness and the stories behind them, some of them appeal to my sense of beauty, and some of them I chose because I admire the sculptor's tremendous talent. Again, enjoy, or scratch your head and wonder 'Why in the heck did she pick that one?'
The Pieta--Michelangelo Buonarroti Beauty, spirituality, talent--it fills your heart. This is my all time favorite sculpture, but the rest are in no particular order.
Surrounded Islands--Christo and Jeanne-Claude Crazy, but so cool!
Carhenge--Jim Reinders This one is located in my home state of Nebraska.
Iris Leaves and Rowan Berries--Andy Goldsworthy It seems so simple, doesn't it?
Countryside--Stan Herd Another favorite! I would love to see one from the air.
Chinese Pottery Army Words can't describe these and the tremendous amount of manpower, effort, and time it took to create them.
Football Player--Duane Hanson So real! Even to individual hairs being glued on separately!
The Thinker--Auguste Rodin A universally loved sculpture (and I betcha everyone takes their pictures in that very same spot and pose)!
Subway (from Ruckus Manhattan)--Red Grooms This one you can walk right into.
Inside and Out--Dale Chihuly Until you see this one, you cannot appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship by this amazing glass artist. It, too, is in Nebraska at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
I use the word 'sculpture' very loosely here. I am sure there may be some of these you don't think should fall into this category. You have seen some of them in my previous blogs, of course, and some of them may be new to you and possibly the subjects of future posts. Art enriches your life in so many ways. I hope you surround yourself with it! Don't forget to include an amazing visit to a museum in your travels whenever you can!