Anyone who has visited New York has closely witnessed the majesty of The statue of freedom. This is an icon of the city and the world itself, because it is not only a statue that evokes a social value, but is a piece of art by itself that is worth understanding.
The statue of freedom is a huge female figurebut at the same time it has no gender, so it represents everyone; Of course, the neutral color that illuminates it and the location are imposing enough to go unnoticed. Now, this is not a secret and simply appeared there, but has a magnificent story behind.
The statue of freedom is an icon in NY.Alejandro Barba / Unspash.
What is the statue of freedom?
In simple words, It is the statue that represents freedom that reigns in the world, or, in much of him. It is a female figure of 240000 kilos, which is covered with a blanket, leaving an arm in the air, which is raised with a torch lit in the hand. In the other hand he holds an inscribed plaque and on his head he rises a peak headband making it the main visual attraction of all New York.
Your real name is Freedom illuminating the world And it is a gift that France made to the United States to commemorate the centenary of the declaration of independence of American neighbors, as well as synonymous with friendship between the two nations. So On October 28, 1886 it was inauguratedafter Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the star sculptor of the piece, located the island of Bedloe, now called Isla de la Libertad.
The statue of freedom symbolizes the free world.Laurenz Heymann / Unspash.
What symbolizes the statue of freedom?
As we said before, The statue of freedom was a gift from Gauls to Americans, and commemorates the alliance of the countries after the United States revolution and the first centenary of independence. Since then, the statue became a symbol of freedom – of course – and democracy. So, UNESCO appointed her World Heritage.