The largest creative work is the largest or longest item in different fields of
creative works. Some pieces were created with the specific intention of holding the record while others have been recognised for their size after completion.
The largest known general
encyclopedia is the Yongle Encyclopedia commissioned by the
Yongle Emperor of China's
Ming dynasty in 1403. It comprised 22,937 manuscript scrolls in 11,095 volumes, occupying 40 cubic metres (1,400 cubic feet).
The longest epic cycle is the Tibetan
Epic of King Gesar, which contains over 20 million words in more than one million verses.[citation needed]
The longest love story and comedy may have been written by French novelist
Honoré d’ Urfé (b. 1568). When it was first published, the story L’Astrée occupied 5,399 pages and published in 60 books.[1]
Performing arts
Film
Logistics, directed by Erika Magnusson and Daniel Andersson, is officially the world's longest film. Running 51,420 minutes (857 hours) in length, the film follows the production cycle of a
pedometer in reverse chronological order.
Music
The longest
musical performance began on 1 January 2000 and is set to last for 1000 years before repeating. Composed by
Jem Finer, Longplayer is played in a 19th-century lighthouse near
Canary Wharf, London, and other public listening posts.[2]
The Mousetrap had been running continuously in
London from 1952 to 16 March 2020, when it closed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. It has by far the longest initial run of any play in history, with more than 25,000 performances taking place,[3] and the longest running show (of any type) of the modern era.
Visual arts
Painting
The largest
painting by a single-artist according to the
International Guinness Book of World Records was completed by Ðuka Siroglavic. It measured 10,800 m2 (116,000 sq ft) and was created in
Bol, Croatia, between 15 February and 15 July 2007.[4] Previous record holders included David Aberg's 8,000 m2 (86,000 sq ft) "Mother Earth," (2006) and an Eric Waugh's 3,850 m2 (41,400 sq ft), "Hero" (2002).[5]
The world's largest hand woven carpet is a
Persian carpet made in Iran and completed in 2007.[8] It has 2.2 billion knots, measuring 5,625 m2 (60,550 sq ft).[9]
Ceramics, single fired object
This category is reserved for a single object fired within a kiln:
Artist
Frans Widerberg unveiled a 5.14 meter (16.8 ft) tall jar in 2001. His creation required 10 tons (22,000 lbs) of clay.[10] The jar is housed in Møllebyen (the Mill Town) the former city center of
Moss, Norway.[11]
Ceramist
Kim Se-yong claims to have produced the world's largest
celadon vase. It is 107 cm (42 inch) tall and weighs 157 kg (350 lbs).[12][13] It reportedly took many attempts over a period of a decade to successfully fire the richly detailed
Shipjangsaeng (十長生) (10 symbols of longevity) vase.[14][15] It was created using traditional methods including hand/foot kneaded clay, foot driven
potter's wheel and wood fired
kiln.[16]
Artist Mmala Oefile unveiled The Big Pot Africa in
Molepolole, Gaborone,
Botswana, on 12 December 2020. The 7.5 m (24.6 ft) tall ceramic piece was fired using
cow-dung.[17] The object appears to have been fired in place where it was formed rather than being moved into a kiln.
Ceramist Nguyen Hung and Huong Viet Ceramic Company unveiled the world's largest carved ceramic plate in 2018. The plate 137 cm (54 inch) diameter plate weighs 400 kg (881 lbs) and required 2,500
man-hours. The plate features a complex design of cedar trees, a pair of peacocks and Feng Shui elements.[18]
The largest creative work is the largest or longest item in different fields of
creative works. Some pieces were created with the specific intention of holding the record while others have been recognised for their size after completion.
The largest known general
encyclopedia is the Yongle Encyclopedia commissioned by the
Yongle Emperor of China's
Ming dynasty in 1403. It comprised 22,937 manuscript scrolls in 11,095 volumes, occupying 40 cubic metres (1,400 cubic feet).
The longest epic cycle is the Tibetan
Epic of King Gesar, which contains over 20 million words in more than one million verses.[citation needed]
The longest love story and comedy may have been written by French novelist
Honoré d’ Urfé (b. 1568). When it was first published, the story L’Astrée occupied 5,399 pages and published in 60 books.[1]
Performing arts
Film
Logistics, directed by Erika Magnusson and Daniel Andersson, is officially the world's longest film. Running 51,420 minutes (857 hours) in length, the film follows the production cycle of a
pedometer in reverse chronological order.
Music
The longest
musical performance began on 1 January 2000 and is set to last for 1000 years before repeating. Composed by
Jem Finer, Longplayer is played in a 19th-century lighthouse near
Canary Wharf, London, and other public listening posts.[2]
The Mousetrap had been running continuously in
London from 1952 to 16 March 2020, when it closed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. It has by far the longest initial run of any play in history, with more than 25,000 performances taking place,[3] and the longest running show (of any type) of the modern era.
Visual arts
Painting
The largest
painting by a single-artist according to the
International Guinness Book of World Records was completed by Ðuka Siroglavic. It measured 10,800 m2 (116,000 sq ft) and was created in
Bol, Croatia, between 15 February and 15 July 2007.[4] Previous record holders included David Aberg's 8,000 m2 (86,000 sq ft) "Mother Earth," (2006) and an Eric Waugh's 3,850 m2 (41,400 sq ft), "Hero" (2002).[5]
The world's largest hand woven carpet is a
Persian carpet made in Iran and completed in 2007.[8] It has 2.2 billion knots, measuring 5,625 m2 (60,550 sq ft).[9]
Ceramics, single fired object
This category is reserved for a single object fired within a kiln:
Artist
Frans Widerberg unveiled a 5.14 meter (16.8 ft) tall jar in 2001. His creation required 10 tons (22,000 lbs) of clay.[10] The jar is housed in Møllebyen (the Mill Town) the former city center of
Moss, Norway.[11]
Ceramist
Kim Se-yong claims to have produced the world's largest
celadon vase. It is 107 cm (42 inch) tall and weighs 157 kg (350 lbs).[12][13] It reportedly took many attempts over a period of a decade to successfully fire the richly detailed
Shipjangsaeng (十長生) (10 symbols of longevity) vase.[14][15] It was created using traditional methods including hand/foot kneaded clay, foot driven
potter's wheel and wood fired
kiln.[16]
Artist Mmala Oefile unveiled The Big Pot Africa in
Molepolole, Gaborone,
Botswana, on 12 December 2020. The 7.5 m (24.6 ft) tall ceramic piece was fired using
cow-dung.[17] The object appears to have been fired in place where it was formed rather than being moved into a kiln.
Ceramist Nguyen Hung and Huong Viet Ceramic Company unveiled the world's largest carved ceramic plate in 2018. The plate 137 cm (54 inch) diameter plate weighs 400 kg (881 lbs) and required 2,500
man-hours. The plate features a complex design of cedar trees, a pair of peacocks and Feng Shui elements.[18]