Technically, there are probably some types of cities left out of artist Benjamin Sack's A Single Note. But the thing's 4 foot in diameter and done in impeccable, tiny detail and spans all sorts of history. Amazing.
On his tumblr, Sack attributes his work to "patience and a debilitating love for history and architecture," which seems about right. A Single Note spans both time and space to capture the very idea of a "city," and throws in a few recognizable landmarks for good measure. Here are few a close ups:
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And below is the full work, along with a great time lapse video of its creation. Seriously, the video is mesmerizing. You can see more of Sack's work on his tumblr and buy prints on his website.
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via This Is Colossal