Memorialization of a person, place, or event can be done through a wide spectrum of mediums. This can range from building statues, creating parks, and building monuments. Monuments are fabricated in order to commemorate something monumental that occurred sometime in our history, whether it be an influential person or a critical battle. Planning and creating a memorial is an extremely complex processes as you have to take in consideration size, location, and materials needed to construct the memorial.
When commemorating and preserving something historical through erecting a monument, it is important to take into consideration the scale of the project as well as the materials. Scale and materials are pivotal as too much can over glorify something
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The design was not approved due to it being “too massive… the massive building would overcome The Mall and take away the main purpose of the museum, which was meant to be a place of remembrance and not to overpower The Mall or its visitors.” (Musser, Source E). In order to combat the criticism, the project was downsized and although it was disliked, it was approved. Providing the proper material for adequate respect and durability is quite crucial, as well. Take “The Maine Lobster Man” statue for example, this statue was planned to be cast in bronze but, due to lack of funds, it never was and was simply painted bronze. “The statue was vandalized, repaired, and ended up in a warehouse where it was eaten by rats.” (Roadside America, Source F). The material and finishing was poor, leading it to be destroyed. Using proper material and coupling it with symbolism could make for something truly astonishing. When planning the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Maya Lin had the brilliant idea to use large black granite slabs, two to be exact, pointing towards two already existing monuments. She used that and the reflexive properties of the granite to make something truly memorable and …show more content…
The importance of where an homage will be established is echoed by Kirk Savage “The public monument speaks to a deep need for attachment that can be met only in a real place, where the imagined community actually materializes and the existence of the nation is confirmed in a simple and powerful way. The experience is… grounded in the felt connection of individual to collective body.” (Savage, Source A). When you memorialize an important occurrence or person in history, you want it somewhere serene and peaceful or meaningful rather than in a crowded suburb next to a fast food restaurant. Regardless of beauty, you want a monument in a place it belongs. Different ideas were being kicked around concerning a plan for a Holocaust memorial which would be built in The Mall in Washington D.C. but controversy shrouded the plans for such a memorial. Communities were outraged by the idea of a Holocaust museum on American soil due to the fact that “a museum dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust would be built in the United States, who did little to stop the holocaust from occurring.” (Musser, Source E). In this situation, practicality rules over the prestige of The Mall in Washington D.C. One must consider that The Mall really is not a valid place for a Holocaust memorial, honoring those who died when the United States turned a
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]
America’s history-both good and bad-has much to teach us. Taking down, destroying these monuments is erasing, rewriting the physical symbols of the nation. This type of cultural whitewashing is inglorious. We can treat these monuments as a cautionary tool to remind ourselves what we are and what we are not. The cost forebears paid for the freedom of the nation should be remembered; therefore, people should retain these statues to remind of themselves what these monuments represent.
The need to memorialize events or people is complex; in some cases, monuments honor moments of great achievement, while in other cases, monuments pay homage to deep sacrifice. A monument's size, location, and materials are all considerations when planning and creating a memorial to the past. Examples of such feats are the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and even Mount Rushmore. For the latter of the memorials, an entire mountain was dedicated to the faces of four major presidents.
A memorable monument is a historical structure that represents a significant person or event. They are designed to show the importance of either the person or event. Monuments are intended to last forever so the subject will never be forgotten to society. The factors that should be considered when creating a memorable monument are that the subject must be powerful and meaningful to society and the design should resemble the significance of the subject. These factors help communicate the magnitude of the individual or group’s sacrifice, as well as honor moments of great achievement in history.
Memorials not only remind people about specific events and leaders, but also sets history in stone for future generations. When creating and building a memorial for a specific person or event, many factors should be considered. Sometimes, these memorials honor great achievement while others pay homage to deep sacrifice. However, there are many ways to memorialize people or events, locally or nationally, ranging from pictures to monuments. When considering to memorialize a person or event, agencies and groups should consider purpose, location and size of the monument in order to effectively pay homage to deep sacrifice and great achievements.
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.
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.
The buildings that I chose to do were an advert for a powerful civilization. The emperors showed their power that they are the great leaders with a lot of money that could get many workers as they possibly could to erect their pattern of monument. The emperor Augustus used propaganda to ensure a vast base of support leading up to his renunciation in 27BC. The Roman emperors also built all these monuments in regard to public entertainment for their political advertising.
One of the most sacred places in America is the Arlington National Cemetery. Each year heroes are laid to rest here. Families from across the nation visit Arlington throughout the year to pay respect to their love ones. Many American hero families who visit the Arlington Cemetery may have been mourning at the wrong grave.
A monument is used to memorialize events or people, whether it is used to honor moments of great achievement or to pay tribute to deep sacrifice. Several factors are considered when creating a monument or a memorial; materials, design, and location. Each factor needs to be carefully considered to make a monument memorable and intriguing.
Location is one of the key factors to take careful thought into when memorializing a person or event. One of the biggest problems with finding the right emplacement is that some administrators feel the need to demolish an environment to place their monument there. With this in mind, a monument should blend into an environment while still being conspicuous. The monument should also tie into the site. There would be no sense in having a grand monument in a small town. Such as the United States Holocaust Memorial, according to Judith Miller, in her article “Holocaust Museum: A Troubled Start”, Elie Wiesel believed the museum would either be a sanctuary or an abomination. The monument received a lot of controversy because it “would be built in the United States, who did little to stop the Holocaust from occurring.” Christine Musser explains in her article, “Preserving Memory: National Holocaust Memorial Muse...
The Holocaust Memorial Museum was built to honor those who were directly affected by the Holocaust. “Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God himself. Never” Elie Wiesel (“Holocaust Encyclopedia”). While some believe the building of the museum was a political act for President Carter, others were very optimistic of the outcome. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was a marvelous achievement for this country and those who dedicated their time and effort to this wonderful building. This museum not only has an interesting history and opening, but exhibits inside are nothing in comparison to the statistics of this grand foundation.
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.
American politician, Henry Waxman once said, “Memorials become relics if they do not stir our modern conscience.” Americans take great pride in winning intense battles and celebrate these victories in several different ways. Sometimes Americans show pride and gratitude is creating large statues dedicated to important figures or events in history. These statutes and or museums take a lot of dedication and effort to look well established and portray an heroic message. While a group or agency is considering creating a memorial or monument for an event or person, they should remember to consider who this memorial or monument effects, what it represents, and if it is a good task to start in the first place.
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.