Christ the Redeemer (statue)

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Christ the Redeemer (statue)

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Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Origins & Early Life

Christ 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 and Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida who sculpted the face. Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal, and faces east. The arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide.

Career & Major Achievements

It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. Christ the Redeemer differs considerably from its original design, as the initial plan was a large Christ with a globe in one hand and a cross in the other. Although the project organizers originally accepted the design, it later changed to the statue of today, with the arms spread out wide.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The statue weighs 635 metric tons (625 long, 700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca National Park overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro. This statue is the largest Art Deco–style sculpture in the world.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1922: 1922 Milestone — Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal, and faces east.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Christ the Redeemer (statue)

True or False: “Christ the Redeemer is recognized as the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The statue's monumental scale and distinct Art Deco aesthetic classify it as the world's largest sculpture of this specific style.

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