15+ Magnificent Sculptures That Took Our Breath Away
Art
02/19/2019

If you want to feel like you’re in love again for the first time, just look at a piece of art. Research suggests that your brain naturally feels pleasure when it sees art, giving you the same emotions you feel when you’re in love. This happens because giving meaning to a work of art triggers the release of dopamine, a chemical that activates happiness in your brain.
So prepare to feel in love, because Bright Side has assembled a selection of incredible sculptures that will make you smile.
1. She even looks like she’s meditating.
2. These are each made from hundreds of wires.
3. — I can sing. What’s your talent?
— I can make stone look like a delicate veil.
4. That’s not water.
5. That’s quite an outfit.
6. She’s carrying the weight of the oceans on her shoulders.
7. A different type of wood carving
8. They can see right through me...
9. We all need some support every once in a while.
10. We didn’t even realize grandma was made out of clay.
11. We bet this reminds you of another work of art.
12. Prepare to warm your heart.
13. Just a seemingly impossible-to-get Michael Jackson shadow.
14. This is what freedom looks like.
15. The goldfish is missing. Wait, what?
16. We’re sure physics plays a role. Which one? No idea...
Bonus: Digital art. Welcome to 2090.
Which sculpture was your favorite? What do you think makes them so magnificent? If you know of any more works of art that should be included on this list, share them with us!
Please note: This article was updated in April 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit ArtParks International
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