Washington Monument

lot of things that should be remembered. So far we have done a good job of memorializing these events and people. We have constructed monuments all over our country from statues of our presidents to memorials constructed to remember 9/11. We create these structures to be reminders of our past and to represent the history and ideals of our nation. Since these monuments are so important to this country, a lot of care goes into creating them. When memorializing an event; what it symbolizes,if it is for

"Public monuments, by contrast, offer an anachronistic experience: a face-to-face encounter in a specially valued place set aside for collective gathering"(Source A). Public monuments provide an escape, or a memory, to people who are willing to sink their teeth into the rich history they provide. More importantly, memorializing has been apart of humanity since the beginning of time, and we use it to praise people or events of importance, as well as events that hold great sorrow. Along with the importance

Annually, approximately four million people will visit the Statue of Liberty (Productions, Mixit). The monument holds many meanings; a symbol of Franco-American alliance, freedom, and liberty (LLC, Shea Media.). Lady Liberty, and many other monuments, are held in high regard and beloved by the American people. But how did this monument, and others, come to be? The idea of monumentalizing an event or person isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. While some people may think the process is easy, many

of a Nazi Swastika. A passerby may stare in horror upon its recognition, and wonder why a symbol of such hatred and violence is displayed prominently in a town. These statues would incite an uproar and immediate demands to remove such offensive monuments. Thankfully, such a situation would never arise in modern America; however, a similar plight is unfolding across the country concerning the removal of Confederate statues. Confederate statues should not be displayed in public areas because they are

Columbus, a well-known name, he has a monument in his honor. This is made to memorialize him and his voyage to the Americans. What else is there to consider when creating a monument? Obviously just any person or situation cannot have a monument, this would make them meaningless and too common. Monuments are to memorialize, remember great or not-so great times in the world. There are three main pieces of thought that have to be put in before creating a monument.       A main thought that should be

important to some people of our nation. For example, in Source A (Savage), the author states that "In this way the monumental core in Washington functions somewhat like a pilgrimage site, where communities of believers actually come together in the act of occupying a holy site, seeing a relic, reenacting a sacred event" (Kirk Savage). Some people go to the memorials in Washington D.C. to get a sense of how important that person was. Also, they go there to remember the family members

more than a simple photo or a hazy memory. The process that is used to select a memorial are proper place, sensitivity of memorial, materials used, and the design itself. A major question to ask is if the monument is being put in the proper place. Would you want a statue of George Washington in the middle of a Native American Reserve? I think not. Having the proper place is essential to making sure that the person/event is being respected properly. A great example of this is the James Brown Statue

pieces that resemble what these people look like. A monument, is something that many people look up to and can really drive emotion from. In summary, and analysis, of the articles and monument, in my opinion cost, location and mood, and how we want to reflect on the past are three major keys when having

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

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