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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring icon of Brazilian identity. The Cristo Redentor, as ...
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From religious propaganda to symbol of a nation: The story of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue
Think of Rio de Janeiro and the first image that comes to mind – no matter your own belief system – is probably a religious one. Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop ...
Artiste creates microscopic ‘Christ the Redeemer’
WARANGAL: Internationally renowned micro-sculptor M Ajay Kumar has created a microscopic replica of ‘Christ the Redeemer’, ...