Christ statue

Rio's iconic sculpture

A Christ statue is a large sculpture depicting Jesus Christ, typically with arms extended.

The most famous is Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, standing atop Corcovado mountain.

Similar monumental statues appear worldwide, often on hilltops overlooking cities, serving as religious landmarks and tourist attractions.

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Opposites
religious iconography

Christ statuegolden calf

Symbol of misplaced worship

gargoyle

sacred vs. secular monuments

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Exterior advertisement for gambling establishment

war memorial · strip mall

religious architectural form

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Islamic house of worship

synagogue · pagoda · minaret · cathedral · basilica

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G