A monument is a particular structure created in remembrance of a person or event which has become a recognition of history. Society has different views on if monuments should be built or how monuments should be built. Monuments are worth the investment. There are several factors that influence monuments. For example, the location, structure, and resources.
One of the few factors is location. Location plays a role in the development of a monument. The structure, for instance the Christopher Columbus statue proudly stands elevated over the Riverside Park of Pennsylvania fearless and confident. Based on the appearance of the picture (Source B, photo). If this structure was placed in an unimpressive environment people would not bother to visit nor support the development of this monument. Location near or in a big city is more significant for the civilization. This is because more people would have access to the monument. Another example is the Cabrillo National Monument. “Cabrillo National Monument sits at the end of a naturally beautiful promontory affected by numerous environmental factors and influenced by a nearby city and port.” (NPS) This monument is structured well in the correct location because it is centralized near a populated area also a graceful environment. …show more content…
The formation of a Monument is based on certain elements within that structure. A well known memorial would be Mount Rushmore. A certain number of the population believe Mount Rushmore is not built correctly. “Mount Rushmore bothers me. To me, it's too close to graffiti.” (Source C, Downes) One should consider all aspects in relation to Mount Rushmore and it’s carving of the faces of the past four presidents. Based on the structure society has different views on this
One of the few factors is location. Location plays a role in the development of a monument. The structure, for instance the Christopher Columbus statue proudly stands elevated over the Riverside Park of Pennsylvania fearless and confident. Based on the appearance of the picture (Source B, photo). If this structure was placed in an unimpressive environment people would not bother to visit nor support the development of this monument. Location near or in a big city is more significant for the civilization. This is because more people would have access to the monument. Another example is the Cabrillo National Monument. “Cabrillo National Monument sits at the end of a naturally beautiful promontory affected by numerous environmental factors and influenced by a nearby city and port.” (NPS) This monument is structured well in the correct location because it is centralized near a populated area also a graceful environment. …show more content…
The formation of a Monument is based on certain elements within that structure. A well known memorial would be Mount Rushmore. A certain number of the population believe Mount Rushmore is not built correctly. “Mount Rushmore bothers me. To me, it's too close to graffiti.” (Source C, Downes) One should consider all aspects in relation to Mount Rushmore and it’s carving of the faces of the past four presidents. Based on the structure society has different views on this