Lion-man discovered in 1939, 35,000-40,000 years old. Venus of Willendorf found in Austria, 24,000-22,000 BCE. Great Sphinx of Giza, oldest known monumental Egyptian sculpture
Sculpture evolved from carving to various materials since Modernism. Renaissance (14th-17th century) revived ancient Greco-Roman art. Baroque period featured Bernini's dynamic, central sculptures. Modernism (19th century) emphasized tradition and innovative expression
Venus of Willendorf (28,000-25,000 BC) is the oldest known sculpture. Bust of Nefertiti (1345 BC) symbolizes Egyptian feminine beauty. Terracotta Army (210-209 BC) contains over 8,000 clay statues. Laocoön and His Sons (2nd century BC) depicts Trojan priest's suffering
The statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Phidias created the statue, which was larger and more majestic than his Athens work. The statue was made of gold and ivory, with a gold throne and a Victory
Statue is a free-standing sculpture of realistic figures in durable materials. Statuettes are smaller than life-size, colossal statues are over twice life-size. World's tallest statue is Statue of Unity at 182 meters in India
Donatello created marble David in 1408-1409 for Florence Cathedral. Statue was his most important commission up to that point. Originally intended for dome tribune but was too small for ground view