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Architectural sculpture in the United States

Have you ever seen a big building that has decorations on it? Sometimes those decorations are called sculptures. In the United States, there are many buildings with sculptures on them and they are called architectural sculptures.

These sculptures are made out of different materials like stone, metal, or wood. They are usually placed on the front of buildings or on the top of them. Sometimes they even go inside the buildings.

People make these sculptures because they want the building to look pretty, and because they want to tell a story with them. For example, a sculpture could show a famous person or a symbol that represents something important.

Did you know that some of the most famous architectural sculptures in the United States are the ones on government buildings like the White House? They are very special because they represent the power and strength of the country.

So, the next time you see a big building with beautiful sculptures on it, remember that they are called architectural sculptures and they are there to make the building look pretty and tell a story.
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