The following are some references for someone who are looking for famous religious statues from the different parts of the world; religious statues on Dark Knight Armoury, the tallest statues of Jesus Christ in the world on kuriositas, and statues of Christ redeemer on Maps of World website.
In the ancient civilizations, statues demonstrated power or beauty. They could be used to relic past events, ruling power, or wealth. But, in Chinese and Egyptian times, statues could be used as traditional relics.
The statues were probably decorative and served as symbols of wealth and status. They may have also been religious or cultural symbols, used for rituals or ceremonies. Additionally, the statues could have been crafted as a form of art, showcasing the skill and creativity of the sculptors.
Statues can be made of almost any material. Statues can be created out of metal, stone, clay, wood and many other materials. Junior Fritz Jacquet is known for making masks out of toilet paper rolls, and one man (his name escapes me) is famous for making statues out of used chewing gum! Creating statues is an ancient, and sometimes wacky, artform.
There are several places where a person could purchase bronze statues. Websites such as, bronze statues, and all sculptures have bronze statues people can purchase.
so they could pray to the statues for whatever they desire
All Roman statues are not naked. You are confusing ancient Roman statues with many of the ancient Greek statues. The Romans had very few nudes; all their statues were fully clothed with very few exceptions.
If you are referring to the statues made out of concrete, the name of them are gargoyles. They could also be referred to simply as statues however.
The founders of many Protestant Churches felt that having statues or pictures of saints in their churches could be regarded as a form of idolatory.
Paris will change by more statues
The Olmecs "only art" is not only their famous Colossal heads, they also made small figurenes, statues, and Jade masks for their decesed leaders.
state statues are like Lady Liberty in New York and Enlgland. I guess you could say they represent the history of the state so people build statues.
IMPOSSIBLE to count. I could hide one in my cellar!