10 Interesting Fact About Famous sculptors and their sculptures

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• Michelangelo Buonarroti is an Italian artist who is famous for his sculpture entitled David. This statue has a height of 17 feet and is made of carrara marble.
• Artist from the United States, Alexander Calder, known as the work of his movement called Mobile. This work is made of lightweight materials such as aluminum, and circles when exposed to the wind.
• The famous statue named The Thinker, made by French artist Auguste Rodin, was inspired by the work of Dante Alighieri entitled The Divine Comedy.
• Spanish artists, Pablo Picasso, also made a famous sculpture, one of which was named Baboon and Young. This work is made of metal and has an abstract shape.
• The Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian, is famous for his work entitled Victory Boogie Woogie. This work consists of colored boxes arranged geometrically.
• Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, is known for his work entitled Infinity Mirror Room. This work is an installation consisting of a room filled with light reflection.
• The famous statue named The Kiss, was also made by Auguste Rodin. This statue depicts the figure of a man and woman who is kissing.
• Scottish artist, Eduardo Paolozzi, is famous for his sculpture entitled Newton. This statue was inspired by the legal discovery of gravity by Isaac Newton.
• Artist from the United States, Jeff Koons, is known for his work entitled Rabbit. This work is made of stainless steel metal and has a shape that resembles a rabbit.
• British artist, Henry Moore, is famous for his work entitled Reclining Figure. This statue depicts the human figure who is lying on a stepping body position.