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The Statue of Liberty

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Sculptor: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Symbolic Meaning: Freedom and democracy, a welcoming signal to immigrants and a reminder of alliance between France and the USA.

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Manneken Pis

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Sculptor: Hieronymus Duquesnoy the Elder, Symbolic Meaning: A small bronze fountain statue representing a naked little boy urinating, often a symbol of the irreverent spirit of Brussels.

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The Fountain

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Sculptor: Marcel Duchamp, Symbolic Meaning: A ready-made urinal, which challenged the notion of what constitutes art and the role of the artist's hand in creating art.

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David

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Sculptor: Michelangelo, Symbolic Meaning: Renaissance ideal of perfect humanity, combination of heroic strength and human uncertainty.

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The Gates of Hell

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Sculptor: Auguste Rodin, Symbolic Meaning: Illustrates scenes from Dante's Inferno, representing the complexity and suffering of human life and the afterlife.

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Apollo and Daphne

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Sculptor: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Symbolic Meaning: Represents the myth of Apollo, who falls in love with the nymph Daphne; it captures the moment of her transformation into a laurel tree.

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The Thinker

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Sculptor: Auguste Rodin, Symbolic Meaning: Represents philosophy, contemplating individuals dedicated to pondering great thoughts.

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The Motherland Calls

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Sculptor: Yevgeny Vuchetich, Symbolic Meaning: Commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad, represents the Motherland summoning her people to battle against the invaders.

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The Kiss

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Sculptor: Auguste Rodin, Symbolic Meaning: Depicts Paolo and Francesca, two characters from Dante's Inferno, who are condemned for their illicit love.

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Bird in Space

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Sculptor: Constantin Brâncuși, Symbolic Meaning: Represents the essence of flight and the purity of form, challenging conventional ideas about sculpture.

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Bust of Nefertiti

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Sculptor: Thutmose, Symbolic Meaning: Represents the Royal Wife Nefertiti of Ancient Egypt, a symbol of timeless beauty and feminine power.

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The Little Mermaid

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Sculptor: Edvard Eriksen, Symbolic Meaning: Based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, symbolizes the mermaid's longing for an eternal soul and love.

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Winged Victory of Samothrace

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Sculptor: Unknown, Symbolic Meaning: Depicts Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, thought to commemorate a naval victory and exemplify graceful triumph.

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Terracotta Army

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Sculptor: Ancient Chinese craftsmen, Symbolic Meaning: Represents the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, intended as protection in the afterlife.

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Christ the Redeemer

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Sculptor: Paul Landowski, Symbolic Meaning: A symbol of Christianity, represents peace and redemption, overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Moai

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Sculptor: Rapa Nui people, Symbolic Meaning: Monolithic statues on Easter Island believed to be the living faces of deified ancestors.

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Ecstasy of Saint Teresa

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Sculptor: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Symbolic Meaning: Illustrates the intense spiritual encounter between Saint Teresa of Ávila and an angel, evoking sensual spirituality.

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Mount Rushmore

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Sculptor: Gutzon Borglum, Symbolic Meaning: Features the iconic faces of four US presidents, symbolizing the growth, development, and preservation of the United States.

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Venus de Milo

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Sculptor: Alexandros of Antioch, Symbolic Meaning: Depicts Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, embodying an idealized form of feminine beauty.

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Pietà

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Sculptor: Michelangelo, Symbolic Meaning: Represents the Virgin Mary mourning the dead Jesus, evoking feelings of compassion and piety.

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The Discobolus

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Sculptor: Myron, Symbolic Meaning: Depicts a discus thrower in the moment of balance before the throw, exemplifying the Greek ideal of athletic youth and symmetry.

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The Burghers of Calais

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Sculptor: Auguste Rodin, Symbolic Meaning: Commemorates the sacrifice of six citizens during the Hundred Years' War, representing themes of bravery and despair.

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Expansion

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Sculptor: Paige Bradley, Symbolic Meaning: A woman breaking free from her concrete mold, symbolizing the fight for freedom and the beauty of the human spirit.

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The Great Sphinx of Giza

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Sculptor: Unknown, Symbolic Meaning: Combines the body of a lion with the head of a pharaoh, possibly symbolizing strength, wisdom, and the pharaonic power.

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The Lovers

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Sculptor: René Magritte, Symbolic Meaning: Often interpreted as showing the inability to fully unveil the true nature of even our most intimate companions.

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