The need to memorialize events or people can be a complicated task. It is nearly impossible for one person capture all that that event or person meant to the world.In order for a person to be honored with a statue of museum to memorialize them, they must have really made an impact on the world. More often than not, people forget the grave sacrifices that were made by the many people who came before so that we can live how we do today. Three factors that a group or agency should consider when memorializing an event or person and in creating a monument are, respect, sacrifice, and size and location. Respect is an important factor to consider when memorializing an event or person and in creating a monument. When a monument is made is someone's honor, that the monument must be respected at its highest value. Disrespecting the monument is like disrespecting the person or event and the impact it they had on the world. In source F written by roadside America, they explain a disrespected statue as it is cheaply made and left for rats to eat. “No one seemed to want the …show more content…
The placement of the monument is important, because you want that monument to be surrounded by citizens who were affected by the event or person. For example, Crazy Horse was a Native American war leader of the Oglala Lakota. He resided mostly in the Black Hills South Dakota area. Therefore, it makes sense for his monument to be placed there for all to see and remember him. Also, the size of the monument is also important. As Lawrence Downes says in Source C, “And, far bigger, a full-formed Indian on a horse, his eyes ablaze, his long arm pointing out over his beloved Black Hills.” The remarkable size of this monument will grant shock and awe as spectators from all around the world come to share in Crazy Horse’s
Monuments and museums are arenas of public history and for the formation and articulation of identities and narratives.[1] Decisions taken as to the formation of museums and the selection, display and organisation of exhibits are influenced by criteria which are not necessarily politically neutral; these may especially involve devices of political elites to emphasise aspects of communal togetherness and thus exert control over communities.[2] Memory and commemoration of past events and generations is by its nature a political and contested act, especially in sharply divided societies.[3] It is no surprise that recently established governments and states should particularly concern themselves with the production of such forms of festivities, commemorations, and monuments.[4] As rulers of a sharply divided society, unionist elites in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of its eventful creation in 1920-1 had particular reasons to concern themselves, and did concern themselves, with such strategies of power.[5] The integration of the province's Catholic minority may have been, or may have been felt to be, beyond the rulers of Northern Ireland;[6] but this very fact heightened the importance of preserving the highest possible degree of political unity under unionist hegemony among the Protestant majority.[7]
Both are tributes to greatness. One is a federal monument and national icon, the other a solitary dream.” The impact of the statue to millions of people around the country would mean little to nothing if it was not near the site in which so many battles were fought, including the Battle of Little Bighorn. The cultural importance of this architecture lives on through the lives of the American people it has taught.
I would also make the focus “why are these men’s’ sacrifices important today?” I’d speak to a number of soldiers at Fort Benning and ask how they were inspired, also I would talk to historians about why these men were so groundbreaking for their time. The Master of Ceremonies I would speak to about his role and why it was an honor. If decedents were there I would speak to them about their hopes for their ancestor’s legacy and what the memorial means to them. People would care because this is a military area, as well as a diverse area. This monument is a tribute to that legacy. I could live stream the whole event of Facebook Live and tweet pictures and blurbs from the speakers.
The location should have a powerful connection with the person or event being memorialized. The location of the monument should not be a random site that has no correlation to the subject. In the instance of Crazy Horse the monument that memorializes the great Sioux leader was carved out of the mountain side in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This is significant because the Sioux tribe originated in the Black Hills (Source C). The location also represents the original inhabitants of South Dakota and pays honor to them and their leader. Whereas in Washington, D.C. the Lincoln Memorial was resurrected on a site near the Potomac River. Though the specific location does not have a direct connection to Abraham Lincoln, the district is the core of the United States government and Lincoln was a profoundly important president in U.S. history. The selection of Washington, D.C. for the memorial is meaningful because is provides a communal opportunity for U.S. citizens to gather together to bring honor to Lincoln (Source A). When establishing a monument the other key consideration is the type of materials used in construction. In the Lincoln Memorial the marble used and the grand scale of the statue conveys the importance of the man. It’s not just the materials chosen, but the intricacy of craftsmanship and refinement of these “lavish materials” that
Eye catching pieces like a giant reflective bean, or a woman holding a torch with a crown, or four men fighting to hoist our nation's flag. Each different place has it's own cultural viewpoints and personal taste. This shows the importance of history especially to Americans. We value our history and try to captivate it in a form that will be visible for ages. The different aspects going into the creation of buildings or monuments is simply put, monumental. To create a monument, the place, the theme and the response should be gauged beforehand to ensure it's building. Humans are inspired by their own doing just as much as they are by nature. Just who and why a statue is memorialized can be a very difficult topic to discuss, as will be discussed using varying sources.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is an ominous depiction of an American squad on patrol alongside a 164 foot mural wall, to show that freedom is not free. The memorial is dedicated to those who served in the Korean War but more importantly those of them who were killed in action, are still missing in action, or were held as prisoners of war. The memorial was created by Frank Gaylord and Louis Nelson. The objective of the memorial is to remind the public of the dedication to the United States of the men and women who served in the Korean War. The memorial was designed to show the trials and tribulations that many of the military personnel faced during the war.
Americans have often used art to symbolize the relationship between themselves and their history. Therefore, art is used to honor and remember someone or an event where people died, through a memorial. As an example, The National World War II Memorial is a memorial to honor and remember the people who served in World War II. The success or failure of a memorial depends on how well it represents the image that people have of a certain person or event. Especially in America because they find the construction of a national monument so controversial that no memorial has been erected in the National Mall without a discussion. The National World War II Memorial on the National Mall was a poor addition; its location diminishes the formerly open space between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, its design is vague, and it is a poor choice even when compared with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A very good start.
Not only are military heroes buried at Arlington, but memorials have also been built to honor others who have given their lives for America. The memorials that are located throughout Arlington tell a story about people throughout American history (Reef 43). Each year families walk the endless rows of white head stones at Arlington in order to pay their respects to the ones that have given their lives for America.
...s of Mt Rushmore could fit inside the head of Crazy Horse. The memorial depicts Crazy Horse on his horse with his arm extended in the direction he is looking. This is a reference to when he was asked where his lands are. His response as he pointed out was "my lands are where my dead lie buried" (DeWall 4). The piece is being built without any government funding all money is brought in by donations. The new generations of Sioux Indian volunteer to help create this monument.
Washington, DC is a spectacular place. This being my first time in DC, I was in awe of everything and all the historical places I encountered. The presence of the monuments and history is what made the capitol so magnificent. Having only read about the Lincoln memorial, I never had the chance to experience the sensation of being inside such an honorable place of importance. The imposing white marble walls of the memorial and the many people surrounding it could be seen from afar. Arriving at the location, an unknown feeling came over me. I was experiencing history in a whole different level. When I think about a memorial, the term remembrance comes to mind. Seeing the statue of Abraham Lincoln brought pieces of memories from history class and evoked thoughts of what it might have felt like to be in his shoes. I was astonished by the statue’s enormousness and how grand Abraham Lincoln looked in his chair. The size of the statue compared to pictures from books and elsewhere was surreal. Abraham Lincoln was a very “powerful and prominent individual” in the history of our nation, the statue’s design and size reflected upon that. Looking around me, I wanted to know what the others thoughts were on seeing his statue and how they felt in that building. I finally had the courage to ask one or two people what they thought; they all had the same appreciation as me. Hearing about an important person or learning about them in a history book gives you vast knowledge but it doesn’t evoke the feeling of utter appreciation as the memorial does. When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, many people wanted to build a memorial in honor of him. They wanted to be able to show how important he was to shaping our nation and to “honor his existence”. Ce...
...lding can be, yet it has its own distinctive style and meaning. The Memorial is not a mirror image of its ancient ancestor, rather, it is a descendant of centuries of development and change. The Jefferson Memorial is no simple carbon copy of the original Pantheon, it is a building and a work of art in its own right and should be appreciated regardless of history.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial recognizes and honors the men and women who served in one of America's most divisive wars. The memorial was conceived and designed to make no political statement whatsoever about the war. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a place where everyone, regardless of opinion, can come together and remember and honor those who served. By doing so, the memorial has paved the way towards reconciliation and healing, a process that continues today. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial accomplishes these goals through the three components that comprise the memorial: the Wall of names, the Three Servicemen Statue and Flagpole, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
The Crazy Horse Memorial began in 1948, by request of Chief Henry Standing Bear. “He wanted to carve a mountain to honor the heritage, tradition, and culture of North American Indians” (CHMRC: 2012). “Crazy Horse descendants feel the chief didn’t have the right to ask that such a thing be done” (Staff: 2012). Crazy Horse descendent, Elaine Quiver, was quoted saying how in Lakota culture consensus is required with the family, yet no one asked his descendants (Staff:2012). Buffy Turner, states “It feels like the whole community, including his descendants, should decide how to celebrate and teach his story. I don't feel like I should have any say ... it sounds crude and ugly, to desecrate the Paha Sapa,(Black Hills) in an imitation of white culture's grandiosity” (Turner, email:2013). Lance an NDN, adds a different perspective on this issue of descendants he states “Crazy Horse had no children that had lived only uncles and aunts and nephews and nieces, so there are no descendants, t...
I‘m not saying that this monument should be taken away and destroyed, I‘m saying that these people who want it on display should spend less time protesting and more time raising money to have a place built for their precious monument.
Monuments are a symbol of a significant time in history. Monuments represent life, death, success, and struggle just to name a few. They have become as important to society as the events they represent. They bring history alive to new generations and memories to those who experience them firsthand. Monuments create a bridge between generations. Many parents feel a certain indescribable joyfulness when they see the look in their child’s eyes they had went they viewed the same monument.