Christ the Redeemer | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Christ the Redeemer, colossal statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall. The statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most recognizable landmarks.
Christ the Redeemer (statue) - Wikipedia
WEBChrist the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor, standard Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu ʁedẽˈtoʁ]) is an Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot.
Christ the Redeemer - One of the Seven Wonders of the World
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · The icon of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and one of the World's 7 Wonders, Christ the Redeemer towers the city from Mount Corcovado for the whole world to see. As one of the longest symbols of modern Christianity across the globe, the statue receives millions of visitors annually.
How the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro became the ... - CNN
WEBJun 15, 2024 · The Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain was meant to be an act of religious propaganda for Rio de Janeiro. But over the past century, it has become the symbol of the tolerant ...
Christ the Redeemer Statue | History, Facts, & How To Visit
WEBOct 18, 2021 · The statue of Christ the Redeemer, the most prominent symbol of faith in Jesus ever built in the world, was considered one of the Seven Wonders, along with other important, historical, religious, and artistic landmarks in the world. Christ the Redeemer is the most prominent Brazilian statue.
Christ the Redeemer - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) is a 30 metre high statue, mounted upon an 8 metre pedestal, and of course the 700 metre high mountain of Corcovado. It was constructed between 1922 and 1931 from soapstone and reinforced concrete. Today it is a Brazilian cultural icon and global symbol of Christianity.
Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture
WEBChrist the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot. Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida fashioned the face.
The Icon: Rio’s “Cristo” - National Geographic
WEBOct 25, 2012 · Commissioned in 1922, designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa, and sculpted by Frenchman Paul Landowski, the mammoth statue sits atop Brazil’s 2,300-foot Corcovado Mountain.
Christ the Redeemer: An Enduring Symbol of Faith and Brazilian …
WEBMay 26, 2024 · However, Christ the Redeemer remains the tallest Art Deco-style Jesus statue and has a unique cultural and historical significance to Brazil. Recent History and Milestones. In 1973, Christ the Redeemer and the surrounding Tijuca National Park were declared historical monuments by the Brazilian Institute of National Historical and Artistic …
Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer — Google Arts & Culture
WEBChrist the Redeemer is a masterpiece which expresses the feeling and the blessing of the Brazilian people, fitting perfectly to the landscape. The monument was conceived as an expression of the divinity of Jesus Christ and the unsearchable riches …