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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

    Leah Jeffrey, Scrap Metal Sculpture

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    Artist: Matthew Simmonds, Rock Carving

    Artist: Matthew Simmonds, Rock Carving

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    Nichola Theakston

    Nichola Theakston

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    Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019

    Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019

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    Paola Grizi

    Paola Grizi

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    Chris Maynard, Cut Feather

    Chris Maynard, Cut Feather

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    Vaishali & Naya, Miniature Paper Sculpture

    Vaishali & Naya, Miniature Paper Sculpture

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    Christopher Robin Nordstrom, Miniature Japanese Building

    Christopher Robin Nordstrom, Miniature Japanese Building

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    Nichola Theakston, Ceramic

    Nichola Theakston, Ceramic

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    Artist: Daniel Popper

    Artist: Daniel Popper

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    Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

    Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

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    Kayjunmoon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

    Johnson Tsang, Ceramic

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    Artist: Brian Mock, Welded Metal Sculpture

    Artist: Brian Mock, Welded Metal Sculpture

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    Diana Beltrán Herrera

    Diana Beltrán Herrera

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    MeOw
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That cardinal reminds me of Flapjack from TOH (The Owl House, It's a great show btw)

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    #39

    Warren King, Cardboard Sculpture

    Warren King, Cardboard Sculpture

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    Artist: Hans Op De Beeck, Dancer, 2021

    Artist: Hans Op De Beeck, Dancer, 2021

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    Tiki Stanford
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The detail is incredible. I would not be surprised if she got up and walked away.

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    Artist: Anton Smit

    Artist: Anton Smit

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    Peppy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of sculpture artists factor in weathering and ageing as part of the art

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    Matthew Chambers, Ceramic

    Matthew Chambers, Ceramic

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    Angela B
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is magnificent! Simplicity and the same time complex. I love it!

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    "Black Maiden In Veil Of Midnight", 2022, Morel Doucet, Slip-Casted White Earthenware

    "Black Maiden In Veil Of Midnight", 2022, Morel Doucet, Slip-Casted White Earthenware

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    #47

    Artist: Jason Decaires Taylor, Museum Of Underwater Sculpture

    Artist: Jason Decaires Taylor, Museum Of Underwater Sculpture

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    Artist: Willy Verginer, Wood Sculpture

    Artist: Willy Verginer, Wood Sculpture

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    #51

    Vestige, K. William Lequier, Glass Sculpture

    Vestige, K. William Lequier, Glass Sculpture

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    Matt Small, Scrap Metal Mosaic Portrait Sculpture

    Matt Small, Scrap Metal Mosaic Portrait Sculpture

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    ispeak catanese
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The creativity and imagination of discovering that metal can be laid like tile!

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    César Orrico

    César Orrico

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    Anton
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Mask. Everyone's got one. Throw it away and you'll feel weightless and free.

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    Edge Sculpture, Robin

    Edge Sculpture, Robin

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    #60

    Tach Pollard, Wood Sculptor

    Tach Pollard, Wood Sculptor

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    #62

    Steampunk Mask, Dmitriy Bragin

    Steampunk Mask, Dmitriy Bragin

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    #63

    Jui-Lin Yen

    Jui-Lin Yen

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    Tiki Stanford
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just looked it up https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/11/sculptures-by-jui-lin-yen/

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    Green Hermes, 2022, Massimiliano Pelletti, Green Onyx

    Green Hermes, 2022, Massimiliano Pelletti, Green Onyx

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    Powerful Katrinka
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really beautiful. It's so unusual to see someone using onyx this way.

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    #66

    “Forest Of Coexistence”, 2021, Kang Dong Hyun, Stainless Steel & Urethane Paint

    “Forest Of Coexistence”, 2021, Kang Dong Hyun, Stainless Steel & Urethane Paint

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    #69

    “Staircase To Heaven”, Strijdom Van

    “Staircase To Heaven”, Strijdom Van

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    In too many fandoms
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would probably want to climb that and end up a) getting stuck there b) being chased by security guards c) dying by falling d) somehow all of the above

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    Sabin Howard

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    Artist : Krzysztof Śliwka

    Artist : Krzysztof Śliwka

    Sculpture Report

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    #75

    “Dream Dancer”, 2009, Keith Wallace Smith, Porcelain, Terra-Cotta, And Rope

    “Dream Dancer”, 2009, Keith Wallace Smith, Porcelain, Terra-Cotta, And Rope

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    #76

    Portrait Of A Man, 2018, Martin Janecký, Glass

    Portrait Of A Man, 2018, Martin Janecký, Glass

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    Patrick Berthaud

    Patrick Berthaud

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    #78

    Artist: Kraig Varner, Sleeping Beauty

    Artist: Kraig Varner, Sleeping Beauty

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    “Breaking Ground” 2014, Michele Mathison, Steel And Enamel

    “Breaking Ground” 2014, Michele Mathison, Steel And Enamel

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    Venere Di Arles, 2022, Massimiliano Pelletti, Calcare Grottoso

    Venere Di Arles, 2022, Massimiliano Pelletti, Calcare Grottoso

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    #84

    Ikuo Inada, Wooden Sculpture

    Ikuo Inada, Wooden Sculpture

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    Peter Hayes

    Peter Hayes

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    Isabel Miramontes

    Isabel Miramontes

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    JMC5003
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the second one but the first one makes me uncomfortable, for some reason.

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    Martin Janecký

    Martin Janecký

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    Mark Coreth

    Mark Coreth

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    Judit Varga, Ceramic

    Judit Varga, Ceramic

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    Christy Keeney

    Christy Keeney

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    #92

    "Portrait Of A Baby", 1942, Augusta Savage

    "Portrait Of A Baby", 1942, Augusta Savage

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    Sharif Bey, Mixed Media

    Sharif Bey, Mixed Media

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    Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019

    Artist: Joan Coderch & Javier Malavia, Moonlight Shadow, Bronze, 2019

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    Emily Young

    Emily Young

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