Memorial Hall

Conditions have to be just right so that the memorial is well accepted. The factors to be take into consideration before memorializing a person or event include, the location, the design of the monument, and message that is trying to be expressed. To express a message, location can be useful to create an impact, as it plays a role in setting the stage for the event or person memorialized. There must be a significance about the location of the memorial,…

I believe that a group or an agency should consider these factors when building a monument. My main factors are it’s an artful way for someone to remember a person or a piece of history. It shows respect and honor to that person. Monuments as well give people different emotions and perceptions of people and history. It’s not easy but it could be done. Monuments gives people emotions that they wouldn't get by just reading about it or hearing it. For example the Vietnam monuments in…

The Lincoln Memorial has a big set of stairs. When you walk in there is a high ceiling made of white marble and limestone on the walls. Lying between the north and south chambers is the central hall containing the figure of Lincoln sitting in contemplation onto the Mirror Lake and the Washington Monument. In both south and north chambers, there are inscriptions of Lincoln’s inaugural speech . The Lincoln Statue is sitting down looking straight to the Mirror Lake, with the right hand on the…

Monuments are an effective tool in solidifying a person or event in the memory of a nation. Monuments are most effective when they are well designed and memorable. Some of the factors that should be considered when memorializing an event or a person in the creation of a monument include the location of the monument, and the cost of building and upkeep of the monument. Location is one of the most important factors to consider when creating a monument. If the location of the monument isn't…

For instance, if a memorial is being built to pay homage to those who fought and sacrificed their lives in a war, the shrine would most likely be a wall or two of every individual's name involved in the war. Having only the names on the monument will allow everyone to respond and remember in their own way whether it be through a vivid picture or a slight memory of that person (Lin). But if a memorial is not paying any homage to those who have sacrificed, then…

As we all know,monuments can be very interesting in all sorts of ways. Majority of people only enjoy looking at the art of it, the way they created it, the smallest things, the very bottom to the very top of the monument. What most people fail to realize is the factors that the group or agencies consider when making a monument. When creating a monument the factors that agencies or a group should consider when memorializing an event or person, is the location,costs and of course who it’s for.…

In addition to historical events, Jansen also includes monuments to historically significant ideas. Of the Cunningham Park monuments, only The Miracle of the Human Spirit monument fits this category. Celebrating the determination, compassion, and strength of the Joplin citizens, this monument resembles the wristbands worn by citizens and volunteers during the first few months of recovery. City officials and locals repeatedly highlight the vital role these attitudes and values played in the…

Location is important because the group should think about who will see it and how to make where the statue is appealing and in a respectful environment. Source A states that the Lincoln memorial didn’t exist in Lincoln’s time and is near a river. Although the choice of location doesn’t seem too pleasing the statue itself has “… its own aura..”. Since Lincoln is a honorable man who many admire because of his contributions to the victory in…

For eons, civilizations have taken great pride in establishing memorials as a way of commemorating a significant historical event or legendary leader. To commemorate our proud heritage, memorials have long since been created to immortalize heroes, events, and those beloved to the creator. As a result, consideration needs to be taken in creating deep feelings of attachment and reverence, avoiding feelings of indifference, preserving honor, and averting the portrayal of hypocrisy, in order to…

On October 14th my class went to Springfield IL the capital of Illinois. We enjoyed a 3 hour bus ride to Springfield and when we arrived we saw some awesome museums and even Lincoln's house! But, the coolest thing that I believe we did was seeing Lincoln's tomb. As we rounded the bend and the anticipation was growing we finally saw the giant monument in his honor; it was magnificent. But, as if that wasn't cool enough their was a giant Lincoln head! Strangely the statue was quite dirty except…