Pablo Picasso once said that sculpture is the art of the intelligence.
Indeed,sculpturehas a long and storied history dating back to antiquity.
In both Western and Eastern cultures, refined sculpture has been a hallmark of high culture.
Whether using wood, stone, or metal, sculptors have achieved incredible results in three dimensions.
Others, likeMichelangelo’sDavidorRodin’sThe Thinker, are emblems of their time and helped push the limits of sculpture.
Our timeline of 10 famous sculptures takes you from apre-historic fertility idolto a contemporary public landmark.
