What is the purpose of an obelisk?

What is the purpose of an obelisk?

An obelisk is a stone rectangular pillar with a tapered top forming a pyramidion, set on a base, erected to commemorate an individual or event and honor the gods. The ancient Egyptians created the form at some point in the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-c.

Who created the Smithsonian?

James Smithson

Why is the Smithsonian important?

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.

What's the biggest museum in America?

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

Is the Smithsonian the biggest museum in the world?

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoological Park (see list below).

What is the most biggest museum in the world?

Louvre

Which country has the best art collection?

France

Where is the best art in the world?

World's Best Art Destinations

• Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan. ...
• Storm King Art Center, New York State. ...
• Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. ...
• National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. ...
• Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NYC. ...
• Lakshmana Temple, India. ...
• Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico. ...
• Spiral Jetty, Utah.

What's the art capital of the world?

Los Angeles County is the region with the most museums in the United States (681, compared to New York County's 414), and the city is home to the country's largest per capita population of creative professionals. More and more artists are flocking to the sunny confines of Los Angeles to set up shop.

Which city has the most artists?

No place has seen a bigger surge in their artist population than Kings County, New York (also known as the home of Brooklyn).

Which city is called the city of art?

Athens