The Purpose And Importance Of Monuments

The purpose of many monuments is to honor and protect the legacy of some of America's greatest heroes. Kirk Savage in the book Monument

From Trajan’s Column, completed in 113 AD, to the statue of Christopher Columbus in Easton, Pennsylvania, monuments and memorials have been a significant element of celebration and honor throughout history (Source B). Though monuments are typically meant as a symbol of honor, recent controversy over statues dedicated to Confederate leaders and generals has sparked the debate over how to choose subjects to memorialize, and the actual development of these memorials. When considering what or who to honor, one must also consider the subjects impact on history, ensuring that it is positive. In creating memorials and monuments, groups and agencies should examine the historical significance of the events or persons they wish to memorialize, and the

If pictures are worth one million words then a 3-d picture which is a monument is worth one million stories. The purpose of monuments is to tell a story about an events therefore crital thinking adn efforts are placed into making monuments. Depending on where the monuemnt is located and how it is built including its pose and the material it is made up of, it helps the audience live in that moment with the monuments,making the monument and the sudience one.

In 1861 there was a war that turned north against south family against family. After their war the created monuments that represent the brave leaders that fought for what the believe in. Now there is controversy over if the monuments should be destroyed. This has created a titanic fight between tow sides one side is for the monuments being destroyed and the other side dose not want it to be destroyed. I believe that the monuments should not be destroyed. I believe they should not be destroyed because we need to remember our history. Finally is that it will not stop the violence.

The size of a monument or museum is important to think about because you must ensure that the person or event you are memorializing receives the recognition it deserves. After it was decided that there needs to be a Holocaust museum on the Washington Mall, protesters stated that the proposed design was too large (Source E). “The purpose of the museum was to remember the Holocaust, not overpower the mall or its visitors” (Source E). By downsizing the design plan, curators were able to create a place of regard without overpowering the other memorials and museums. The materials used to construct a monument also play a role in ensuring a person or event receive the respect they/ it deserves. When designing the Vietnam Veterans memorial in Washington, D.C, Maya Lin decided to use “Black granite in order to make the surface reflective and peaceful” (Source G). Lin’s choice of black granite helped to create a somber feeling while still showing respect and remembrance to those who fought in the war. The size and material of a monument can have a huge impact on those paying their respects to a person or event and the way they recieve its

      A main thought that should be considered is the location of the monument. The whole point of a monument is to memorialize an important person or situation. Sometimes two monuments that have been assembled for entirely different reasons, so they should stay in separate locations as well. As stated in Source C, Downes says,"I have to admit: Mount Rushmore bothers me. It was bad enough that white men drove the Sioux from hills they still hold sacred; did they have to carve faces all over them too?"  The author is mad because it was a symbol of disrespect placing these two monuments close to each other. Mount Rushmore is close to the site of which the statue of Crazy Horse is located, and the author makes a point. It is not honorable for one giant monument to overshadow a monument such as Crazy Horse, they are both supposed to stand out and be honored. This can also be seen vise-versa, some people are only there to see Mount Rushmore and not run into Navajo Indians selling different crafts. If the

2013 Synthesis Essay Although there are many important factors a group or agency should consider when creating a monument, the most important are location, the impact of the design, and the overall purpose. The most effective monuments combine all three elements in a way that is unique to the person or event being memorialized, creating a significant and distinct tribute. Numerous components for the location for the prospective monument should assessed prior to construction.

The history of our country and expanding into new territories can be a touchy subject for many. However, this is a part of the United State’s history that cannot be rewritten. Debates can go on about what was wrong and right, yet in the Black Hills, the carvings of Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore can be found. Including Downes, there is skepticism on the Mount Rushmore monument. Downes shares, “It was bad enough that white men drove the Sioux from hills they still hold sacred; did they have to carve faces all over them too? It's easy to feel affection for Mount Rushmore's strange grandeur, but only if you forget where it is and how it got there.” This point is very valid, considering the very spot this monument is located and the history of people driven out there. When sculptors and designers are wanting to create a piece of work for everyone to look upon, thinking of people’s ancestry is a huge aspect that needs to be deeply considered. Yes, the Black Hills are beautiful and have perfect rock formations for such a piece of art, yet there is some harsh feelings in that area. Although, no matter what an agency wants to show respect to, there will always be someone offended, even in the aspect of people who lived long ago. Mount Rushmore is a beautiful, mesmerizing piece that captures many beholders. When fireworks are shot from behind it on the fourth of July, patriotism is shot through every American’s heart who is lucky enough to witness it. Even though the beauty is mesmerizing, people in the area’s ancestry should always be taken into consideration when placing a

A monument's purpose is to commemorate a person or event that has had an influential or significant impact on a nation, or even the world. When memorializing something, certain factors need to be considered to have the structure or site "manufacture its own aura" (Source A). The size, materials used, and color of a monument are all important parts in creating a memorable experience for the visitors. Location and the way it works with the surrounding nature is another key factor when constructing a monument. Price is another element to consider. Finally, the message sent to the audience needs to be clear and powerful. The most important piece of building a monument is the emotional connection it creates with the audience. The impact that is

When built to their true capacity, monuments can bring as much emotion to a citizen’s heart as any Caldecott-awarded book or oscar winning movie. The process of making them, however, is often complex and tedious. When beginning the process of building a monument, agencies should be sure to consider the location, design, and significance of their project in order to ensure a triumphant outcome.

One factor that is taken into consideration when creating a monument is its size. In Washington D.C., for example, the U.S. government wanted to honor the Holocaust by building a museum inside The National Mall: “a park…[that] contains a number of memorials….” At first, the designers in charge of the project wanted to construct a massive museum. However, the proposal was shot down by the commission members because they felt that it would “ overcome The Mall and take away the main purpose… a place of remembrance.” After downsizing the museum, the found that it still worked and kept the purpose of remembrance intact. If a monument was too big, viewers would see it as a distraction that would ruin the overall purpose of the museum, and if it was too small, some viewers would respond to the museum as not caring about the event/person as much.

Moreover monuments are placed on a “sacred site” or a historical landmark for a reason. Location is one of the main factors companies have to consider when building a monument. For example, sometimes some monuments such at the MLK one in Washington D.C. was placed there because that is where he gave his most famous “I Have a Dream,” speech. In Source B (Christopher Columbus) the Christopher Columbus statue was put in RiverSide, PA not necessarily because that 's where he made history, but because the town felt it was necessary to honor him. In Source A it states that the Lincoln memorial was not put up when Lincoln was alive and it was also made by a river. Even though the location is not

A monument is a statue, building, or any other type of structure that is made to represent something with historical importance, and or someone who has made an impact in the world that has affected many people. There are many different ways to memorialize a person or an event, from having a day to remember them, to having a monument built in remembrance for who deserves to be remembered. But, there are also certain factors a group or an agency should consider while memorializing an event or person and in creating a monument. Things to consider while creating a monument is the location and why is should be placed there, how the community feels about the monument and it will affect the community, and also the costs of the monument.

President Trump has decided to reduce two national monuments, the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, “in the largest reduction of public lands in U.S. history” (Washington Post). He plans to reduce Bears Ears by 1.1 million acres and Grand Staircase-Escalante by 800,000 acres in order to make land for potential energy extraction or outdoor excursions. Bears Ears contains thousands of intact archaeological, cultural and ritual sites. The monument is said to be managed by just the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management but five Native American tribes: the Hopi, Ute Mountain Ute, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Pueblo of Zuni, and the Navajo Nation also manage the area because of their historical ties to the land (Mens Journal). The Grand Staircase-Escalante monument is important because many historical discoveries have been made there. It is one of the most important areas for paleontology because of the many fossils that have been found in the area, which includes the Tropic Shale, a 94-million-year-old protected object (Washington Post). Both of these monuments were established by previous presidents under the 1906 Antiquities Act.