The greatest the city could offer me, a stranger, was statues of the kings, on all corners bronzes of kings-ancient bearded kings who wrote books and spoke of God's love for all people-and young kings who took forth armies out across the frontiers splitting the heads of their opponents and enlarging their kingdoms.
Quotes about bronzes (4 Quotes)
My dad was dean of fine arts at the university. I was casting bronzes in the school foundry. I was using the university as a playground.
It really took a long time. I was very excited. When I saw her win, I cried. ... One gold is worth 10 bronzes.
Their bronzes and other artworks are hugely important to the PLA. Possession of great bronze statues is the traditional Chinese symbol of ultimate power. This is why the PLA wants to acquire great art from all over the world. It enhances their power at home and abroad.