Patrick Slattery’s article granted some brief insight onto the historical significance of Lawrence Sullivan “Sul” Ross in addition to illustrating the great controversy surrounding the work. This statue is a prominent feature of Texas A&M University, included in many campus photoshoots, a site for Christian Bible study circles, the location for the school’s Silver Taps memorial, as well as a good luck charm for students (Slattery, p.28). Nevertheless, numerous groups of students and faculty feel this statue is poor figurehead for the university, seeing how its plaque honors Ross’s efforts as a Brigadier General for the Confederate States of America (Slattery, p.29). There were arguments made for the replacement of Ross’s figure with Mathew…
One of the exhibits at the British Museum that has attracted millions of visitors is the collection of sculptures from the Parthenon known as the Elgin Marbles. These marbles have been at the centre of debate for years over where they should reside. They are originally from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and there is controversy over whether or not the Trustees of the British Museum legally acquired the collection. Lord Elgin’s illegitimate acquisition of the Parthenon sculptures along with the damage caused to the marbles support the argument to return them back to Athens where they can be viewed in their intended context. The Elgin Marbles are a symbol of national pride and history for the city of Athens that would attract tourists and…
On “Hercules Delivering Prometheus” and its Frame Constraints Many artworks are confined to a frame that limits the viewers’ eye or allows for their interpretation beyond its boundaries. The audience is either forced to analyze the present material or search outside for another meaning. Lespingola’s “Hercules Delivering Prometheus” embodies an abundance of intensity and dynamism that threatens to overcome its constraints, and envelops the viewer in its power. Hence, the bronze statue breaks its figurative frame.…
Terry raised 24 millions dollars before he died and since then 10 more millions have been raised in Canada and all around the world. Now there is a race in his name in more than one country. Statues have been built everywere and his story his told in a lot of books. Why is that? Because he beleived, he beleived that what he was going to do was going to make a change.…
The one issue viewers have with this sculpture of this man is that they don’t know the full meaning as to why he’s pulling a rope with a stone from behind him. The sculpture of Bernini’s David shows an emotional, historical, and cultural man that has an…
While, both sculptures share the same sculptor one plays on peoples’ pathos, and the other on peoples’ ethos. For Instance, the Pieta brings up a sense of empathy and sorrow, and the sculpture of David is more about pride and the showcasing of this period. To illustrate, the Pieta is located at St. Peter, in the Vatican, and the statue of David was meant for display for all too see. However, both pieces are of biblical characters and composed with the idea of perfection. In the statue of David, Michelangelo copied Hellenistic practices as well, with his use of current culture and individuals.…
The artifact is made of limestone, which according to Mineralszone.com is vulnerable to acid and can wear away details in statues and other arts. Despite this susceptibility, the mobiliary art has conserved its red ochre paint…
Although corrosion takes a harsh tool on the outer layer of metal, I believe up to date “check ups” and precautionary care and maintenance can limit these problems. To save this statue we need to take action…
It can get very overwhelming when after many years, there are still issues with people believing that certain jobs are for men only and vice versa regarding women. Throughout the years, that statement has been proven wrong and even though Hilary Clinton was not elected as President, you can see how much times have changed with her even being a nominee. If I were to put myself in the shoes of the ‘fearless girl’, I know that I can do anything I set my mind to believe I can. I agree with you when you say the ‘fearless girl’ statue should stay because she gives encouragement to many young girls and women.…
we do not know two much about Aesop because he lived a long time ago. He lived to Africa. He was not a freely man; he was slaved. Later, he became a freely man and went to Greece. There, he worked for the King as an ambassador.…
At first glance, the Hercules and the Hydra sculpture is easy to pass by. Located in the outside sculpture garden it stands on a slightly elevated bronze platform, which stands on a bigger, more elevated concrete pedestal that also rests on a larger concrete pedestal that has four embedded lights, each on one corner. The viewing area is large and allows for the audience to view the sculpture up close and far, while still being able circumambulate around the statue at a variety of distances. Because of the vastness of the space around the sculpture, at first glance from the walkway, the sculpture does not seem to be a big piece. However, the closer the proximity towards the sculpture, the bigger the piece seems to get, appearing as if Hercules…
The image chosen for this essay is “Him” by Maurizio Cattelan. There are two images that shows the sculpture’s back and front. On the other hand, the other image depicting the placement of the sculpture portrays the actual meaning behind the creation of the sculpture. Typically, an individual will initially approach that sculpture thinking it is a innocent boy kneeling down, possibly praying or asking for forgiveness. This is expressed by the boy’s posture and arching of the back.…
"Symbols really do matter. Symbols should reflect who we really are as a people. We have never been a culture, in essence, that revered war rather than peace, division rather than unity." Mayor Mitch Landrieu, standing in front of a large pillar topped with an imposing 18-foot bronze statue, said these words on June 24th, 2015, in front of dozens of dozens gathered there to hear him speak. The subject of his speech was the same statue towering above him: the monument to Robert E. Lee at the centerpiece of its nominal location, Lee Circle.…
On the other hand, it is a symbol of the town courage and strength. The statue is white but holding black armor high in the air leaning forward with confidence and vitality. Showing that the town isn’t giving up. The most important symbol in this painting is fire.…
3. Motherhood and Sexuality According to Rich, the motherhood exists in two different reals: “biological motherhood or ‘the potential relationship of any woman to her powers of reproduction and to children,’ and motherhood as an ‘institution, which aims at ensuring that that potential—and all women—shall remain under male control’” (qtd. in Villar Argáiz 128).…