Paul Landowski sculpted this statue that was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, who decided that reinforced concrete surrounded by soapstone would be best for the cross shaped design of this statue, and Gheorghe Leonida became famous after designing the face for this work. This statue’s design was chosen as open arms traditionally means peace, winning over one where the titular figure holds a globe, and this statue underwent a major four month renovation in 2010, caused, in part, by damage from lightning. For ten points, name this 130 foot tall Art Deco statue that was illuminated in yellow and green in Rio for the World Cup.
Paul Landowski sculpted this statue that was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, who decided that reinforced concrete surrounded by soapstone would be best for the cross shaped design of this statue, and Gheorghe Leonida became famous after designing the face for this work. This statue’s design was chosen as open arms traditionally means peace, winning over one where the titular figure holds a globe, and this statue underwent a major four month renovation in 2010, caused, in part, by damage from lightning. For ten points, name this 130 foot tall Art Deco statue that was illuminated in yellow and green in Rio for the World Cup.
Paul Landowski sculpted this statue that was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, who decided that reinforced concrete surrounded by soapstone would be best for the cross shaped design of this statue, and Gheorghe Leonida became famous after designing the face for this work.