Obelisk Monument Analysis

Register to read the introduction… The Obelisk’s iconography takes on a geographic scope in its artistic elements as the interaction sphere of Chavin’s civilization sphere entailed the desert coast, humid tropical forests and highlnds, which were three key ecological zones of Peru. The monumental architecture reflected the unique interregional syntesis of Chavin as it is located on a crucial route from the Pacific Coast, through the high pass to the Amazon basin. The obelisk, additionally, was structured in a manner that it reflected the iconography and architecture of Chavin that was always viewed as an unprecedented unification factor of formerly heterogenous elements (James 8). The features of the Obelisk on the other hand were made in a form of zoomophic figures and two key representations that were dominated by ancient cayman attributes (Weinstenmantel …show more content…
The obelisk, according to Rowe (48-54) is relevant to Native American culture as it enables them to one again experience their connection to a divine and supernatural power. In addition, the tall, strong and long-lasting structure reminded them of their country’s rejection before it attained imperial power as well as bringing to mind the Americans anatomical and psychosocial connotations. Moreover, the obelisk reflects the bigoted nationalism , egotism and Modern austerity of the native American and his culture (Salomon and Schwartz 440-443). The fascination of the Obelisk from Chavin de Huantar opens a unique window to the native Americans that reminds them of their western-influenced ideas with respect to culture and progress through the use of the artistic sculptures hailing from Chavin, the “mother of Culture” (Salomon and Schwartz