A community-oriented architect, Lina Bo Bardi embraced the principles of modernism to design public buildings that remained connected to Brazil’s past.

Vienna's baroque Plague Column, completed in 1693, gave thanks for the survival of a city.

Jean-Michel Basquiat created art that commented on New York City, while also contributing to its architecture and style.

The famous Paris cathedral was built over many centuries, reflecting the growth and evolution of Paris itself.

Huge monuments to national pride are regaining popularity. One scholar suggests this might also indicate a larger cultural shift.