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Masterpieces of Modern Sculpture
Traveling to other countries, it is impossible not to draw attention to the work of talented sculptors who create pieces of stone and metal work of art. In this collection we decided to tell you about the best masterpieces of the human imagination, which adorned the streets of cities around the globe.
1.Poet Mihai Eminescu, Romania
Name Mihai Eminescu today considered holy for any Romanian or Moldovan. In honor of him and installed the sculpture, which is even more beautiful at sunset.
2. Mustangs at Las Colinas, USA
Size bronze mustangs and a half times larger than their actual size. The basic idea of the sculpture - transmit a driving force initiative and unfettered spirit that were inherent in Texas during its development.
3. Transition, Poland
Poland - a country who have borne many difficulties and hardships. This monument is dedicated to the victims of the adoption of the law on the military situation.
4. Hippopotamus, Taiwan
Sculpture of hippos in the Taipei Zoo is a sign of how important to protect wildlife.
6. Shoes on the Danube, Hungary
Monument to Jews shot in Hungary. It was established in 2005.
7. dwarfs, Poland
Bronze figurine of little people - one of the main attractions of Wroclaw, Poland. Ancient legend (and how not) states that once roamed through the town in an orange dwarf hat. And where he shows pictures began to appear gnomes that soon turned into living beings.
8. Bathing Boys, Singapore
"Bathing Boys" are part of a series of monuments «People of the River», which depicted the life of early inhabitants, who settled along the river.
10. Memorial to the Jews, Krakow
Chairs are reminded that during the expulsion of the Jews in the ghetto, street endure all the furniture out of homes that no one in the house hid the babies.
11. Monument plumbing Chumil, Slovakia
In fact, Chumil reminds residents of Bratislava on their historical past, when during the Second World War, people were forced to hide in the sewers.
12. Salmon Sculpture, USA
Salmon Sculpture in Portland has broken through one of the city's buildings.
13. Lions, UK
Black Lions by a professional sculptor Kendra Heist Tower of London guard against intruders.
14. Spider, UK
9-meter-high sculpture made of bronze, stainless steel and marble, appeared in London in 2007. "This spider - a dedication to my mother who was my best friend - says Louise Bourgeois sculptures. - Like a spider, she was a weaver. "
15. Joke of the policeman, Belgium
The author's masterpiece - a cheerful and talented Belgian sculptor Tom Frantzen.
16. Giant horse Kelpies, Scotland
Construction lasted 7 years. Sculptures reach a height of 30 meters and marks a continuity of the Scottish industry and the economy of the dray-horses pulling wagons, plows and barges.
17. Freedom Road, Vilnius
"Freedom Road" - a sculpture dedicated to the twentieth anniversary of the restoration of the Lithuanian state and invites all residents of the country to continue the path of freedom and unity.
18. Telephone booths, UK
The sculpture is made from decommissioned red telephone booths classical model K6. It marks a symbol of the era, which, unfortunately, disappearing, because machines replace mobile phones.
19. The Emigrants, Ireland
The Great Famine in Ireland has left a big mark in the history of the country. In the few years of famine, she lost 20-25% of their population. Victims of terror and dedicated a monument in the center of Dublin.
20. Loving dragons, Bulgaria
As the author of the monument sculptor Lazarov, fantastic characters he has created, in order to please the kids - is very close to the pool, where children are trained.
1.Poet Mihai Eminescu, Romania
Name Mihai Eminescu today considered holy for any Romanian or Moldovan. In honor of him and installed the sculpture, which is even more beautiful at sunset.
2. Mustangs at Las Colinas, USA
Size bronze mustangs and a half times larger than their actual size. The basic idea of the sculpture - transmit a driving force initiative and unfettered spirit that were inherent in Texas during its development.
3. Transition, Poland
Poland - a country who have borne many difficulties and hardships. This monument is dedicated to the victims of the adoption of the law on the military situation.
4. Hippopotamus, Taiwan
Sculpture of hippos in the Taipei Zoo is a sign of how important to protect wildlife.
6. Shoes on the Danube, Hungary
Monument to Jews shot in Hungary. It was established in 2005.
7. dwarfs, Poland
Bronze figurine of little people - one of the main attractions of Wroclaw, Poland. Ancient legend (and how not) states that once roamed through the town in an orange dwarf hat. And where he shows pictures began to appear gnomes that soon turned into living beings.
8. Bathing Boys, Singapore
"Bathing Boys" are part of a series of monuments «People of the River», which depicted the life of early inhabitants, who settled along the river.
10. Memorial to the Jews, Krakow
Chairs are reminded that during the expulsion of the Jews in the ghetto, street endure all the furniture out of homes that no one in the house hid the babies.
11. Monument plumbing Chumil, Slovakia
In fact, Chumil reminds residents of Bratislava on their historical past, when during the Second World War, people were forced to hide in the sewers.
12. Salmon Sculpture, USA
Salmon Sculpture in Portland has broken through one of the city's buildings.
13. Lions, UK
Black Lions by a professional sculptor Kendra Heist Tower of London guard against intruders.
14. Spider, UK
9-meter-high sculpture made of bronze, stainless steel and marble, appeared in London in 2007. "This spider - a dedication to my mother who was my best friend - says Louise Bourgeois sculptures. - Like a spider, she was a weaver. "
15. Joke of the policeman, Belgium
The author's masterpiece - a cheerful and talented Belgian sculptor Tom Frantzen.
16. Giant horse Kelpies, Scotland
Construction lasted 7 years. Sculptures reach a height of 30 meters and marks a continuity of the Scottish industry and the economy of the dray-horses pulling wagons, plows and barges.
17. Freedom Road, Vilnius
"Freedom Road" - a sculpture dedicated to the twentieth anniversary of the restoration of the Lithuanian state and invites all residents of the country to continue the path of freedom and unity.
18. Telephone booths, UK
The sculpture is made from decommissioned red telephone booths classical model K6. It marks a symbol of the era, which, unfortunately, disappearing, because machines replace mobile phones.
19. The Emigrants, Ireland
The Great Famine in Ireland has left a big mark in the history of the country. In the few years of famine, she lost 20-25% of their population. Victims of terror and dedicated a monument in the center of Dublin.
20. Loving dragons, Bulgaria
As the author of the monument sculptor Lazarov, fantastic characters he has created, in order to please the kids - is very close to the pool, where children are trained.
