The Monolith

The Monolith is a mysterious, large, rectangular stone or metal structure that gained fame from the 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey." In the movie, it symbolizes advanced intelligence and a catalyst for human evolution. Outside the film, the Monolith has been used as a symbolic or artistic installation, often representing mystery, discovery, or a connection to the unknown. Its simple, geometric form invites curiosity and interpretation, making it a powerful visual metaphor for innovation, the inexplicable, or the next step in progress.