Why do we build giant statues? From what I can tell, it usually has to do with conveying an idea or honoring something bigger than ourselves, like a deity or a concept. The statue of liberty represents the notion of freedom and justice for all. Many are built to honor one's religious icon. Whatever the purpose they are a marvel of human cooperation and dominate any landscape they are in. These are 19 of the largest statues in the world. |
These 40 Beautiful Birds Were Perfectly Photographed
40 great bird photographs taken in Taiwan by the well-known Taiwanese photographers John and Fish
This Tribe Will Make You Appreciate the Hunt for Honey...
A tribe in Nepal that practices a unique art which is slowly disappearing...
Check Out These Amazingly Intricate Sandcastles!
For some people, "a day at the beach" can mean an amazing art project!
Incredibly Intricate Ice Sculptures
After the success of the Disney movie "Frozen", more and more ice and snow sculptures have been showing up all over! These are the coolest ones we could find!
These Daily Miniature Dioramas are Whimsical and Wonderful
This Japanese artist creates a new miniature diorama every day, each of which is whimsical and wonderful.
How to Create Beauty With Less, Not More.
A gorgeous series of minimalist photography that brings beauty to the eyes and peace to the mind.
Stunning! These Pencil Drawings Look Like Photographs
Emanuele Dascanio is a true master of his craft, creating incredibly realistic graphite pencil and charcoal portraits.
So Satisfying! Watch a Destroyed Painting Come to Life
Watch this nearly destroyed portrait come back to life as a restoration expert walks you through the process of mending the beautiful artwork
These Miniature Scenes Speak Many Stories (20 Pics)
Artist Derrick Lin creates charming miniature set pieces that portray the struggles and triumphs of life.
Cake Making Like THIS Is A Beautiful Art!
You can have some great fun baking, but you probably haven't tried to bake a cake that doubles as a work of art before. Here are 30+ examples to inspire you!
Now This is One Magic Trick You HAVE to See. Wow!
Watch this terrific and magical performance by world-renowned magician and illusonist, Dani Lary!
Have You Ever Seen the Incredible Dance of 1000 Hands?
This Chinese dance requires 63 people to perform, and it's amazing!
Paintings Just Can’t Get Any More Realistic Than This
Emel Espiritu is a self-taught artist who creates remarkably detailed hyper-realistic paintings. Check out his works here.
Can You Believe How Well This Man Plays Vivaldi's Summer?
Listen to this gentleman play Vivaldi's Summer. It is impressive!
INTERACTIVE: 12 of the Most Beautiful Classical Pieces...
By exploring this interactive image you can experience stunning interpretations of timeless melodies, both classic and contemporary. Just click on these keys and watch the magic unfold!
This Young Violinist Will Treat Your Ears to Heaven...
watch as 11 year old Tyler Butler-Figueroa wows the judges of America's Got Talent with his violin music.
Mexican Music Meets Classical in a Gorgeous Ballet
Igor Moiseev's ballet group mixes Mexican and classical styles to create a gorgeous performance.
This Hungarian Artist Has Perfected the Art of Lace Work
Agnes Herczeg, a Hungarian artist, creates artwork using lace. Some of her best works can be seen here.
This Artist Uses Sand to Express True Beauty
This artist makes gorgeous paintings by using sand and her hands alone.
A Very Creative Take on Travel - Terrific!
A juggler finds a creative way to make a travel video that's both beautiful and fun!
Justin and Jeremy - The Dynamic Twin Duo!
These twins just love their music and dancing - and so will you!
These Puppets Move Like Live Beings - Fascinating!
Barnaby Dixon's hand puppets move like live animals and people, which makes them especially entertaining to watch!
What a Funny Way to Illustrate the World's Proverbs!
Artist James Chapman loves proverbs. Here are 20 collected from around the world and illustrated marvelously. The wisdom of these leaps right from the page.
Amazing! These Women Play the Harp Like No Others!
In our opinion, the harp is one of the best instruments to have ever been created. Don’t agree? Well, watch these four harpists and you’ll change your mind!
Amazing! Who Knew Spilled Coffee Could Create Great Art?
Amazing! This Italian artist uses spilled coffee to create stunning pieces of art. Check out some of her work here!
This World Circus Acrobatic Performance is a Must-Watch!
This acrobatic performance is unlike anything you will ever watch! Remarkable!
Few Works of Art Can Surpass That of Sandro Botticelli
A collection of some of Botticelli's most famous works of art.
14 Outstanding Animal Sculptures from Around the World
we have collected for you 14 special, familiar, surprising and sometimes charming animal sculptures, and the story behind them...
This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...
The Japanese have to be some of the most resilient people in the entire world. This artist pays tribute to that notion in a vivid visual representation.
Indian Dance Crew Sets America's Got Talent Alight
Looks at the mind-boggling dance performance of a young Indian dance group. They wowed the audience and the judges alike with their act.
Leonard Bernstein: 11 Majestic Performances
Get ready to be enchanted by the beautiful classical music played and conducted by one of the most esteemed composers of the 20th century.
The Grace in This Performance Is Jaw-Dropping
This beautiful combination of dancing and acrobatic performance will totally take your breath away. Be sure to watch it right now.
The Sublime Beauty of Botticelli's Paintings...
Admire the eternal beauty of the paintings of Sandro Botticelli, an Italian Renaissance artist, who had the gift of painting people gracefully.
10 Jawdropping Artisan Cakes Inspired by Classic Art
When it comes to confectionery art, it just doesn’t get more luxurious and beautiful than the artisan cakes of Los Angeles based artist, Julie Simon.
Hand Painted Glassware Art That Will Take Your Breath Away
These 16 wonderful, brightly-colored glassware created by a talented Ukrainian artist are a delight to the eyes!
What Happens When You Bring a Typewriter to an Orchestra?
Who knew that a typewriter would pair so beautifully with the sounds of a violin?
The Most Unbelievable Acrobatic Display in History!
What happens when dozens of acrobats work together to create a human net? Utter magic is what happens.
The Most Famous Masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci is widely held to be the greatest visual artist and all-round renaissance man in human history. Here are his 10 most famous art works.
Listen to This Gorgeous Spring Piece by André Rieu
Let Master violinist André Rieu bring you a beautiful moment of relaxation in spring time...
Michelangelo's David Looks Even More Astonishing Up Close
This is the world's most famous statue, but you never realised how amazingly detailed it is - until now!
Gaudi: The Iconic Architect That Made Buildings Look Alive
Antoni Gaudi is the most famous Modernist architect. This is a story of his life and creative evolution.
10 Famous Landscape Artists and Their Masterpieces!
Are you a fan of landscape art? If so, we have just the treat for you here! Here you’ll find 10 of the most famous landscape artists and their masterpieces.
A Classical Rendition of Bohemian Symphony? Yes Please!
A Classic Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by a classical orchestra.
This A-Capella Version of Hallelujah Will Give You Chills
A beautiful remake of a wonderful classic.
Listen to Andrea Bocelli in an Epic Duet with a Cello
We encourage you to take a few minutes out of your busy day to enjoy this performance of Anre Bocelli
14 Fantastic Magic Tricks and Illusions You Really Must See
Magic tricks are always fun to watch! So, in this post, we bring you 14 of the best magic tricks and illusions that have been featured on Baba-Mail.
Reality and Fantasy Clash in This Artist's Unique Works
This artist amazes us with her ability to create complete worlds in tiny spaces.