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A Briton carves tiny stone sculptures that resemble medieval masterpieces

Carved Doric columns, decorative arches, vaulted ceilings, staircases and tiny statues inside. All this fits into miniature architectural spaces, reminiscent of the ruins of ancient and medieval sacred buildings. Simple stone and marble come to life in the hands of the famous British sculptor Matthew Simmonds, transforming into tiny pieces of architectural art. Intricate three-dimensional interiors look too realistic up close, it's hard to believe that they really are

The Japanese conquered Instagram with mini-sculptures that he creates from what he finds under his feet

Creative experimentation, free from constraints and pressures, can produce the most exciting results. This is exactly what happened with the Raku Inoue series of works. Its intricate floral designs have captured the imagination of over twenty thousand Instagram followers. A perfect example of a hybrid Japanese-Canadian culture that raises questions about whether this digital work will have a tangible impact on how people connect with nature

Exclusive sculptures made of paper that are not inferior in price to masterpieces of marble or bronze

Art lovers have long been accustomed to the fact that if it is a sculpture, then it is necessarily bronze, marble, stone, ivory or clay. Therefore, such a concept as paper sculpture at least causes surprise and bewilderment among many. Today in our publication is a selection of amazing paper sculptures that are really not inferior in price and quality, made of expensive materials

Topographic food sculptures. Food topographic sculptures art project by Stephanie Herr

The inspiration of the German artist Stephanie Herr lies in the work of the compilers of topographic maps, in their volumetric creations, which can be called almost-sculptures, specific bas-reliefs. They need not only to be viewed, but to be able to understand and read, as one reads comics or stories written with pictures. Having studied the technique of creating relief sculptures, the artist willingly applies it in her own work, as can be seen by looking at the works from the Food topographic sculp series

Who was the prototype of Lady Winter from Dumas' novel "The Three Musketeers": Jeanne de Lamotte or Lucy Hay

The insidious beauty Lady Winter, the heroine of Dumas's novel, could not leave anyone indifferent. Despite the fact that Milady was clearly a negative hero, it was impossible not to admire her intelligence, ingenuity and ability to find a way out of almost any situation. But this charming spy had a very real prototype, as well as a very real story with the royal pendants. True, as the prototype of the heroine of the novel, two women are called at once