Sculpture/Artifacts
Stone Statues of Marta
It is a statue in Brno, Czech Republic, known for its early Classical style and residual Rococo elements. Dating back to 1789, it is an important cultural symbol and historical witness. Appreciated for its artistic value, it is also valued for its environmental shaping role in the city park, which is located in front of the Mitrovsky summer house. It not only provides an aesthetic enjoyment for the citizens and tourists of Brno, but also gives people a glimpse of the artistic style and cultural atmosphere of that era. As a historical relic, it bears witness to the rich historical and cultural heritage of Brno and the entire Czech region.
Lion border stone carving-MichalOl
It is a concrete sculpture created by sculptor MichalOl in 2009 and officially unveiled on November 6, 2009. The sculpture symbolizes the border of Bohemia and Moravia, although it does not lie on the actual border in history. The sculpture is located in Žíárnad Sázavou, Czech Republic, near the Pilze Reservoir, and has become an important local landmark. It is not only a work of art, but also a profound reflection on Czech history and culture, reflecting the historical connection and cultural integration of the two regions.
Stone carving of the girl after bathing-
It is a sandstone sculpture created in 1960 by the Czech sculptor. Known for its naturalistic style and delicate capture of female form, it shows the relaxed and pure state of women after bathing. The girls in the sculpture have different postures, revealing a quiet and introspective atmosphere, in harmony with the surrounding natural environment. Located in the park on the 28th of October square in the Černépole of Brno, this sculpture has become a striking symbol of the region, a Brno cultural landscape that attracts the attention of tourists and local residents.
Golden Reclining Buddha
A reclining Buddha looted from a Burmese temple by the British Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. It is not clear from which temple the statue was taken. This Buddha statue is displayed in a British museum and is remarkable for its huge size and golden color.
Rhythm statue-Jiří Sobotka
It is a limestone sculpture by Czech artist Jiří Sobotka in Stamicova Street, a residential area of Brno Kohoutovice, created in 1986 and displayed to the public. With its simple and powerful lines and dynamic form, it captures the essence of rhythm and movement, and embodies the author's deep understanding of the rhythm and vitality of sculpture. His work often explores the relationship between form and space, and this statue is an outstanding representative of this exploration. It is part of Brno's cityscape and a symbol of local cultural and artistic identity.
Lužánky Park Tolerance Statue in Brno
is an important work of art located in the Lužánky Park in Brno, Czech Republic. Originally in 1892 as part of the Joseph II Sculpture Group, located in Moravian Square. In 1918, the sculptures were removed, and the trade and tolerance statues were relocated to Denis's warehouse until 2005, when they were relocated in Lužánky Park.. Lužánky Park is not only the largest park in Brno, but also the oldest municipal park in the Czech Republic, with numerous sculptures, statues and fountains, an important place for citizens' leisure and cultural activities. The statue of tolerance has also become a symbol of Brno's cultural heritage.
Sitting stranger stone carving
Joseph Melhout Memorial Statue
He was an important writer, journalist and theater critic in Czech history. It is considered the founder of the Brno novel and the Brno short story. The main creation focuses on stories and novels, which naturally depict Brno's national and social problems from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, reflecting his childhood experience in poverty. The JosefMerhaut bust, located in the Lužánky Park in Brno, was set up in honor of this illustrious litterateur. This park is the first urban park on the land of the Czech Crown and is rich in historical and cultural values.
Stone Vase Decoration
Ram statue-Antonín Nový
It was created by the Czech artist Antonín Nový and is located on Kulska Street in the district of Starý Lískovec in the city of Brno. Is a multi-talented sculptor, specializing in metal and glass sculpture creation. The works are not only widely praised in the Czech Republic, but also have a certain influence in the world. They have been exhibited in Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and Germany. Completed in 1983, this sculpture is a striking and iconic work of art in the region. His works are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship and profound artistic expression. His works cover many fields such as sculpture, practical art and garden architecture.
Wooden devil statue-Jiří Nekola
It is one of the wood carvings by Czech artist Jiří Nekola, which was exhibited in Frymburk in the exhibition "Wecutwoodforchildren2014. He mainly focuses on the creation of human figures, but also on sculptures with animal and fairy-tale themes. Not only are exhibitions organized every year, such as the Art Space Gallery in Prague 1 and the Šeberák restaurant in Prague Kunratice, but his works can also be seen in several public places, including zoos and parks. The statue shows his deep understanding of wood and his skill in wood carving.
Beauty and the Beast wood carving-Jiří Nekola
It was created by Czech artist Jiří Nekola, which was exhibited in Frymburk in the exhibition "Wecutwoodforchildren2016. He mainly focuses on the creation of human figures, but also on sculptures with animal and fairy-tale themes. Not only does he organize exhibitions every year, such as the Art Space Gallery in Prague 1 and the Šeberák restaurant in Prague Kunratice, but his works can also be seen in several public places, including zoos and parks. The statue reflects his deep understanding of wood and his skill in wood carving.
Wooden girl statue-Jiří Nekola
It is one of the wood carvings by Czech artist Jiří Nekola, which was exhibited in Frymburk in the exhibition "Wecutwoodforchildren2014. He mainly focuses on character creation, but also deals with animals and fairy tale themes. Not only create wood carvings, but also make ice sculptures and Christmas manger. His work can be seen in various exhibitions, including the Art Space Gallery in Prague 1 and the Šeberák restaurant in Prague Kunratice. Not only on display in public spaces, but also in private collections and even in films.
Bust of Joseph Sumerick
He is a world-class Czech electrician, one of the founders of the Electrical Engineering School of Brno Technical University, and served as a professor and president of the school from 1912 to 1913. His field of research was not limited to electrotechnics, but also to acoustics and music, especially the tuning of keyboard instruments. He consulted with the famous composer Leios Janáczek on tuning issues and contributed to the "Dictionary of Music. His academic achievements have been widely recognized, including an honorary doctorate from the Czech Technical University in Prague. He has made a great contribution to the development of electrical technology in the Czech Republic and has published about 68 professional papers in the field of electrical engineering.
Blonde girl wood carving-Jan Švadlenka
It was created by Czech artist Jan vadlenka. Born in the Bulovka district of Prague, he is not only an active young footballer, but also a sculptor, poet and lyricist. He mainly devoted himself to the creation of large-scale sculptures. His work not only received attention in the Czech Republic, but also appeared in the films "PostCoitum" and "Bathory. His artistic creation covers characters, animals and fairy tale themes, and his wood carvings are recognized for their unique style and exquisite craftsmanship. The wood statue of the blonde girl is part of his many outstanding works.
Memorial statue of President Thomas Garrig Masaryk in Brno
It was founded in honor of the first president of Czechoslovakia. The history can be traced back to August 29, 1937, when it was unveiled in the Pohuni section of the 1st of May Square. The bronze bust was created by Czech technical lawyer Vaclav Heinec Maher, while the base is made of Silesian granite and designed by A.Hladík. Masaryk's signature is engraved on the cylinder of the statue, and the surrounding garden is edited by the City Garden Authority. The statue is a tribute to President Masaryk and a symbol of Czech national renewal and democratic values. His contributions have an important place in Czech history and culture.
Female statue of Pražák Palace in Brno
Reclining Buddha Sakyamuni (wood carving)
Specimen of Peacock Nymphalis
It is a medium-sized butterfly common in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. The base color of the wings is rusty red, and there are black, blue and yellow eye-like spots on the wing ends. These eye-like marks are their most prominent feature. The wings are dark brown or black on the opposite side, with a good concealment color. The larvae feed mainly on urticaceae plants, while the adults feed on nectar, sap and decaying fruit. It plays an important ecological role in nature and is an important part of the ecosystem in many areas. The eye markings on the wings suddenly unfold when they encounter a predator, and this bluff can often scare off predators and protect themselves from attack.
Specimen of Dahuang Butterfly
It is a medium-sized gray-brown butterfly. It is a typical peat and wet wasteland species. Its distribution range starts from northern England and Ireland, and extends eastward through France and Slovakia to most of Scandinavia. The adult flight period is usually between June and August, feeding on cruciferous plants. Males and females are similar in appearance, but females are slightly lighter in color. The eye spot on the underside varies with latitude, with few spots in northern Scotland and bright and sharply colored spots in England. Usually does not spread its wings to bask in the sun and likes to fly in gloomy weather, as long as the temperature is warm enough.
Yellow and blue macaw specimen
Also known as the blue and yellow macaw, it is a large parrot with a very bright appearance, a green forehead, bright water blue feathers on the top of the body, and rich dark yellow or light orange feathers from the back of the ears to the chest and abdomen. It inhabits the tropical forests of South America, especially the Valzea region, but is also found on land farms and in unflooded forest open areas. It is a climbing bird that likes to move in groups, foraging mainly in the morning and evening, and resting in the forest when it is hot at noon. It eats a lot of fruit, flowers and insects, has a powerful beak that pecks open nuts and sucks out the pulp with a blunt tongue.
Nymphalid specimen of nettle
Also known as the small tortoiseshell butterfly, it is a butterfly widely distributed in Europe and parts of Asia. It feeds on plants of the Urticaceae family, hence its name. The wings are usually yellow and black markings, which are highly recognizable. The larvae feed on plants of the family Urticaceae, such as nettle and hemp. Survive in a wide variety of habitats. The adults hibernate in winter in March or April and are one of the first butterflies seen each spring. Females lay eggs in batches under the leaves of food. After about 10 days the eggs hatch and the caterpillars live in the silkscreen protection of the colony. The pupa is suspended from a plant stem or other object. Adult worms appear about two weeks later.
Dead Head Hawk Moth Specimen
is a large nocturnal moth known for its distinctive skull-like markings on the back of its chest. Widely distributed in parts of Africa, Europe and Asia. The body color varies from dark brown to yellow, but the most prominent feature is the skull-like pattern on its chest. The adults feed on the nectar of a variety of plants and sometimes enter the hive to steal honey. The larvae feed mainly on the alkaloid-containing plant leaves. It is active between dusk and midnight, is phototropic, and has a variable and unpredictable flight pattern. Male moths emit high-frequency squeals during courtship, a defense mechanism created by inhaling and expelling air.
Specimen of moth (brown spotted variant)
is a black variety of the spotted moth, known for its adaptive changes during the Industrial Revolution. Originally, this moth was white in color with black spots and was suitable for perching on unspoiled trees. However, with the advancement of industrialization, environmental pollution has caused the trunk to turn black, and the original white moth has become conspicuous in this environment, thus being threatened by predators. In the 19th century, as pollution increased, the number of carbon-colored varieties increased rapidly, especially in industrial areas. The phenomenon, dubbed "industrial blackening," has become a classic case of natural selection showing how species adapt to survive changes in their environment.
Specimen of moth (Carbophora)
is a black variety of the spotted moth, known for its adaptive changes during the Industrial Revolution. Originally, this moth was white in color with black spots and was suitable for perching on unspoiled trees. However, with the advancement of industrialization, environmental pollution has caused the trunk to turn black, and the original white moth has become conspicuous in this environment, thus being threatened by predators. In the 19th century, as pollution increased, the number of carbon-colored varieties increased rapidly, especially in industrial areas. The phenomenon, dubbed "industrial blackening," has become a classic case of natural selection showing how species adapt to survive changes in their environment.
Monarch Moth Specimen
Also known as Sapium silkworm moth, is a huge moth, is one of the largest moths in the world. It is mainly found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. The color of the wings is auburn, with a unique snake-head pattern, and the two black round spots at the tip of the wings are like snake eyes. This mimicry may be used to defend against natural enemies. It is nocturnal and feeds on the leaves of trees, especially the tallow tree, hence its name. The larval period will be spent in a cocoon with an extremely narrow opening, and the wings must be spread through the narrow cocoon hole, which helps their wings become bloodshot and ready for flight. Adulthood has a short lifespan, does not feed, and mainly mates and lays eggs.
Extremely Northern Curlew Specimen
Also known as Eskimo curlew, it is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the curlew family of plovers. It has been widely distributed in North America, migrating to the Arctic in summer and to the Pembas steppe of Argentina in South America in winter. It feeds on insects such as grasshoppers and grasshopper eggs. The appearance is similar to other curlew, but the lower body has no markings and is smaller. In the migration will form a large group, with significant migration habits. Hunted on a large scale at the end of the 19th century, the wild extreme northern curlew is considered extinct since the 20th century. Over the past decade, there are still small feeder populations living in Canada and the United States that are classified as endangered.
Hedgehog specimen
Is a class of nocturnal mammals, belonging to the hedgehog family, widely distributed in Europe, Asia and Africa. The most striking feature of their rounded bodies is that their surfaces are covered with specialized spines of keratinized hair that stand up when they feel threatened, helping them defend themselves against predators. The eyes are small and divine, the nose is long, and the limbs are short but powerful, suitable for digging and climbing. The lifespan is about 3 to 5 years in the wild, and may be longer in captivity. It feeds mainly on the eggs of insects, worms, small mammals, and birds, and sometimes on plant foods. The spines are soft at birth, but they soon harden.
Starling Specimen
Active birds of Eurasia, Africa, and North America. It is of medium build, with a straight and pointed mouth, long and pointed wings, stout legs and feet, and usually black plumage with a metallic sheen. Good at imitating sounds, some species can even imitate human language, often in groups, noisy calls. Inhabitating in a variety of environments, including open, arboreal or terrestrial environments. Often nests are built in gaps in the walls of buildings, under eaves, and in tree holes. It feeds on the fruits and seeds of plants and also on insects. Is an important agricultural and forestry birds, can catch many pests, such as locusts, beetles, etc., the ability to adapt to the environment.
black turtle specimen
It is a medium-sized puffin belonging to the puffin family. Adult black guillemots usually have a black body, white wing spots, long, thin, dark beaks, and red legs and feet. In winter, the feather color is light gray, while the belly is white. Foods include eels, small fish, mollusks, crustaceans, insects, worms and other plants. Good at diving fishing, can dive to 9 to 30.5 meters deep waters in search of food. It is mainly distributed along the Arctic Ocean coast of Russia, Alaska, Canada and Norway, as well as eastern Canada, north to Greenland and south to the Atlantic Ocean of Britain, including the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Barn Owl Specimen
Alias monkey-faced eagle, monkey-headed eagle, belonging to the owl-shaped grass owl family grass owl. It is a medium-sized raptor with a large and round head, a white face, a heart-shaped face, and an orange-yellow wrinkled collar around it. They are nocturnal birds, hiding in dark and hidden places such as ruins, attics, wall cracks, tree holes, rock cracks and bridge piers in rural towns during the day. Out at dusk and night activities, flying fast and powerful, almost no sound. He is a famous mouse catcher and can catch about 3 mice every day. In addition to rodents, they also prey on hares, small and medium-sized birds, frogs and larger insects, and occasionally fish. At present, it is listed as the second level of national key protected wild animals.
red squirrel specimen
is a small rodent known for its beautiful appearance and vivacious behavior. It is widely distributed in forests of Europe and Asia, especially coniferous forests and mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests. The body size is relatively small, and the coat color changes seasonally, usually reddish-brown in summer and becoming a more dense gray or taupe in winter, with a white or cream belly. Ears develop a tuft of ear feathers in winter, which is their unique feature. It is an arboreal animal that climbs, jumps and runs between branches, and feeds on nuts, seeds, pine cones and leaves. Have the habit of storing food, hiding food in tree holes or underground for winter use.
Kestrel specimen
is a small to medium-sized bird of prey with marked sexual dimorphism, with females approximately 20% heavier in size than males. It is widely distributed in Eurasia, North Africa, Atlantic islands, Japan and northern India, and is also distributed throughout China. Inhabit in a variety of habitats, including mountain forests, grasslands. Adaptable, some individuals can even breed in the city. It is a carnivorous bird that feeds on small mammals such as rodents and also preys on birds, frogs, lizards and insects. Has excellent vision and fast predation ability, often in the air or high to find prey, and can hover in the air. It is now classified as a national second-class protected wild animal.
Late Cretaceous fish fossils
is a fish that lived in the Late Cretaceous and whose fossils are common in the Upper Cretaceous Upper chalk in the Kent region of England. Fossils of this fish are usually preserved in chalk rocks, which were formed in marine environments, especially those sediments rich in calcareous microfossils and mudcrystals. These fish fossils are of great significance for paleontologists to study ancient marine ecosystems and fish evolution. Not only does it provide us with information about the morphology and structure of this fish, it also helps scientists understand the paleoenvironmental conditions in which they lived. By studying these fossils, scientists can reconstruct ancient marine ecosystems
Peregrine Falcon Specimen
is a medium-sized raptor known for its amazing flight speed and superior hunting skills. The plumage of the adult peregrine falcon is usually dark gray with black markings, and the lower body is white or cream with dark transverse spots. Female birds are usually larger than males. Widely distributed across the globe, they are found on all continents except Antarctica. It is a migratory bird that migrates long distances according to seasonal changes. It feeds on small and medium-sized birds, but also on rodents and small mammals. One of the fastest flying birds in the world, it can dive at more than 320 kilometers per hour. It is currently classified as a national second-class protected wild animal.
