Artistic Response to War Project: An Examination of “The Waikiki War Memorial and Natatorium” (632 Words) The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and was opened on August 24, 1927. The Memorial was the original design of Lewis Hobart.
The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial serves as an artistic response to war because it was built to honor the 10,000 Hawaii soldiers and the 101 of those 10,000 who died serving in World War I. The Natatorium serves to remind the Hawaiian residents of the courage, bravery, and sacrifice that these soldiers made for their country. The Natatorium War Memorial sits on the edge of the beach with a substantial entrance into a large 100 by 40-meter ocean swimming pool with bleachers. The ocean swimming pool represents a “living memorial” to the Hawaii residents and symbolizes a life surrounded by water. The ocean is symbolic of the strength and power of America’s military. The ocean pool “living memorial” was a place to not only come and reflect on a fallen comrade or family member, but to come for leisure and for healing. Lewis Hobart’s design to build the War Memorial on the beach is undeniably convincing that he wanted it to be a sacred place because the ocean in Hawaiian culture is perceived as sacred. A further response to war is in …show more content…
Lewis Hobart’s monument design engages the subject of war by using symbolic representations from the eagles with their wings spread on the top of the arch to the great white stonewall around the front of the “living memorial.” The monument inspires bravery, strength, and respect and exemplifies dedication and loyalty to our nation by never forgetting the ones who have fought and those who have fallen for our
The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial serves as an artistic response to war because it was built to honor the 10,000 Hawaii soldiers and the 101 of those 10,000 who died serving in World War I. The Natatorium serves to remind the Hawaiian residents of the courage, bravery, and sacrifice that these soldiers made for their country. The Natatorium War Memorial sits on the edge of the beach with a substantial entrance into a large 100 by 40-meter ocean swimming pool with bleachers. The ocean swimming pool represents a “living memorial” to the Hawaii residents and symbolizes a life surrounded by water. The ocean is symbolic of the strength and power of America’s military. The ocean pool “living memorial” was a place to not only come and reflect on a fallen comrade or family member, but to come for leisure and for healing. Lewis Hobart’s design to build the War Memorial on the beach is undeniably convincing that he wanted it to be a sacred place because the ocean in Hawaiian culture is perceived as sacred. A further response to war is in …show more content…
Lewis Hobart’s monument design engages the subject of war by using symbolic representations from the eagles with their wings spread on the top of the arch to the great white stonewall around the front of the “living memorial.” The monument inspires bravery, strength, and respect and exemplifies dedication and loyalty to our nation by never forgetting the ones who have fought and those who have fallen for our