Humans have been constructing animal statues for thousands of years. It is a way for us to convey our deep bond with the animal kingdom and the debt of gratitude that we owe to our fellow creatures.

(CNN) — Behind the red-bricked facade and marble friezes of the National Gallery of Denmark, visitors are now able to see nearly all of Michelangelo’s existing sculptures — the “most comprehensive” ...

Across Europe, bronze noses, polished feet and shiny chests tell a story written by human touch. From Dublin to Florence, statues caressed by millions of people reveal traditions of superstition and ...