Therefore, groups and agencies should consider making a memorialization specific to who or what it symbolizes. It should clearly symbolize the event or…
There are a lot of memorials that come in to place to remember certain points in history. Such as, Pearl Harbor memorial, Chief Washakie statue, George Washington Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse memorial etc. Memorials help the forgotten to be Found like the fallen soldiers of World War 2, Vietnam. The three different types of memorials are land cape, Monuments, a better meaning. Land cape is a big memorial to people.…
When building and creating a monument, to remember an event, or an individual, you have to make sure that this monument want to be a constant reminder of a terrible past. It needs to represent achievement, strength, and successfulness. If there’s an…
The factors that go into a monument should be: to have a historic event or person to memorialize, provide insight on the event, provide remembrance to the ones involved, and even memorialize a stoic figure. A historic event or person must be well known so that the people who the monument caters to can understand the story behind it. With the picture of Christopher Columbus staring into the distance, it allows the observer to recall the past and look into the future. The picture may seem to have no purpose, but the lineage behind Columbus’ name is one of the most well known in United States history (Source B).…
Memorializing is something that has remained a significant piece of our lives, something we as a society have seen done since as long as we can remember. The need to commemorate events and people can be complex in the sense that there are various reasons to create monuments and memorials, whether it be to recognize accomplishments or show respect to deep sacrifice. No matter what the central reason to create a monument is, it's imperative that it remains meaningful. In order to create a meaningful and significant monument, there are multiple factors to first consider. It's necessary for a monument's purpose and significance to be thought of first, to ensure that the monument should even be built in the first place.…
Monuments serve as archaic examples of mortal lifespan and progressing mentality and politics. As proven by the ever-changing form of political stature or correctness, and social mentality to various figures, messagage and controversy ever depicted in the ostentatious "aura" of figuratively and literally failing monuments and depictions throughout society, time and history alike. "The monumental core of washington serves much like a pilgrimage site" (Savage Kirk; Washington D.C, The national mall, and transformation of memorial landscape. Berkely 2009. Source A)…
History of Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Monument Monuments exist for the purpose of recognizing a significant individual or event. They provide a glimpse into the past, reflecting the attitudes of the government and people at a given time. However, as cultural ideas and norms shift towards a more progressive view, relics of the past are called into question. In American history, some of the most disputed examples of this are the myriad of memorials that honor the former Confederacy. One such memorial, a statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia, was created in reverence of his qualities as a renowned and honorable leader, as well as a regional hero.…
One must think, what does it take to create a monument? People create monuments to honor past events that affected the way people live or how people act and ect. When i think of making a monument I think about impress the public. The monuments that are up around the United States are really inspiring to people because of what they mean and the history behind them. Monuments should be made to honor special events or people and should be taken well care of so that people can respect the monument and not want to take it down.…
Following momentous historic events, the population commonly desires some kind of commemoration of what has occurred. Consequently, massive monuments are often erected in the attempt to appease these desires, as well as to bring people together. Rather than achieving this goal, however, these monuments can ostracize certain populations with offensiveness or ignorance. As such, the factors that should be considered in memorializing an event or person are the significance of the event being honored and the impact of the piece on the people.…
But, I would like to add something-many believe we learn something from statues and I hope that is true, but I know many just glance. Maybe in the place where the statue stood there should be a sign that says what was once here, the history of that person/event, and why it was removed. Basically, I want a plaque that says we learned something. It is now taking us far too long to realize we cannot change the…
When considering who or what to memorialize, or when or how to create a monument, context can be…
Although Memorial of the Cherokee Nation was a failed petition, it deserves recognition. When people hear the word “memorial,” thoughts of celebration or commemoration emerge. In one period of history, the term “memorial became affiliated to the fate…
Monuments are a great way to honor a great person or an important event. Monuments are used all over the place and are marking the history of things. One of my favorite monuments is the Veterans Freedom Flag Monument in Lima, Ohio. Many people think that monuments are pointless but I think they are very meaningful.…
There are multiple beautiful monuments around the world that all represent different people or events in time who may or may not be historical. Although to the people who view the monuments only see the final product the group of people who chose to put it there see all the factors that go into creating that monument and putting it in just the right spot so the person or event can be remembered in a peaceful and respectful environment. When a group or agency is trying to memorialize an event or person by creating monuments there are many factors that go into not only creating the actual monument but making sure the event or person is memorialized correctly. Before brainstorming ways to make the event or person’s legacy come alive an actual…
So why should we build a monument to the pioneers? Why should we honor them, when there are thousands of other historical figures more deserving of recognition? I propose that we think of someone else to build a monument for instead. The faults and the misgivings of the pioneers are too many for them to be immortalized in stone. This cannot happen.…