The most reproduced animal in art since prehistoric times, the representation of the horse occupies a considerable place, especially in the field of sculpture. Whether its abstract, figurative, bronze, or wood, equestrian sculpture continues to reinvent itself over time. The diversity of media available to sculptors today makes it possible to offer a multidimensional artistic approach to this noble animal.
Horse statues or sculptures that depict a person mounted on a horse are usually called "equestrian sculptures", although "horse sculptures" refers to any sculpture of a horse.
What are the horse statues in Scotland?
The horse sculptures in Scotland are called The Kelpies, and depict two horse's heads on a very large scale, made from structural steel. They were created by public artist Andy Scott in 2013 and are located in Falkirk, Scotland.
What is the significance of the horse statue in history?
Horses have been frequently represented in the history of art, particularly in sculpture. Equestrian statues often commemorated military figures and have also been used to signify the rise to power of the equestrian class (equites or knights) since Roman times.
