Atlas is a bronze statue in Rockefeller Center, within the International Building's courtyard, in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is across Fifth Avenue from St. Patrick's Cathedral . The sculpture depicts the ancient Greek Titan Atlas holding the heavens on his shoulders.

The Farnese Atlas is a 2nd-century CE Roman marble sculpture of Atlas holding up a celestial globe.

Atlas is a successful collaboration between two talented artists, Lee Lawrie, who conceived the idea and designed the figure, and Rene Chambellan, who modeled the heroic-sized statue from his sketch. A famous figure from Greek mythology, Atlas was a half-man, half-god giant known as a Titan, who helped lead a war against the Olympic gods.

In Greek mythology, Atlas (/ ˈ æ t l ə s /; Ancient Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlās) is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus.

Jan 9, 2023 · Even if you’ve never been to Rockefeller Center, there’s a good chance that you are familiar with two of its most famous residents, Atlas and Prometheus. The two giant bronze sculptures are...

Mar 1, 2024 · After 20 years of restorations, a 26-foot-tall statue of Atlas is once again standing guard at the ancient Temple of Zeus in the city of Agrigento (once called Akragas) in Sicily. The statue,...

Aug 10, 2017 · As tall as a four-story building, the 45-foot-high sculpture was designed by Lee Lawrie (1877–1963) and modeled by Rene Chambellan (1893–1955) as part of the overall artistic plan of what was originally to be called Rockefeller City.

Nov 29, 2015 · Atlas is a bronze statue (Nunzio Pontorno was the model) in front of Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan, New York City, across Fifth Avenue from St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The sculpture depicts the Ancient Greek Titan Atlas holding the heavens.

Jun 25, 2024 · The Atlas statue at Rockefeller Plaza is a striking bronze sculpture created in an art deco style. Symbolizing Atlas, the Titan god from Greek mythology, the statue holds the heavens on his shoulders, showcasing intricate detailing and craftsmanship.

Lee Lawrie's statue of Atlas stands in front of the Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. It depicts the Greek god Atlas, holding a sphere representing the heavens. Lawrie's Art-Deco style seen in his sculpture of Atlas mirrors the style of his relief sculptures located in front of the entryway to the Rockefeller Center as well.