Monument

Stonehenge is the worlds’ most famous prehistoric monument. In 2004, Peter Marlow captured the prominent structure engulfed by the gloomy skies titled G.B England. Stonehenge. These enormous stones have stood high on the Salisbury Plains of Wilshire, England for over 5,000 years steeped in mystery and folklore. It’s true purpose, no one knows. Stonehenge’s weathered ruins are wrapped in ancient history and has many conspiracy theories looming in its ominous, dull skies. The seemingly endless…

The Funerary Monument of Flavius Agricola is a Roman marble piece by Antonine that is now on display in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The sculpture was first found in 1626 under the floor of the Vatican when Bernini’s famous altar was being put up. After the monument was found, it was added to the collection of Cardinal Bernini. In the sculpture, Flavius Agricola is laid out in a semi relaxed position on what appears to be the lid of a coffin that has had a high back and a high side at his…

under the protection of the state of California Yellowstone was made America’s first National Park by President U.S. Grant in1872 .President Theodore Roosevelt was one of the Parks greatest patrons during his presidency 5 new parks, 18 National Monuments, 4 game refuges, 51 bird sanctuaries, and over 100 million acres of National Forest mostly to protect cliff dwellings pueblo ruins and early missions. On August 25th 1916 President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park…

Public art is a phenomenon that has existed in humanity for thousands of years. The very first example of this would be Lascaux Cave. In this cave, located in France, hundreds of paintings and engravings are be found (most of which are animals). These illustrations are dated back between 17,000-15,000 BCE (Ancient.eu). Public art has only continued to increase in numbers and variations, as we see murals, sculptures, statues, and many other forms everywhere throughout our daily lives. It has many…

A Trip of a Lifetime A young, innocent eighth-grade girl, ready to capture and cherish many memories in her life, travels to an unfamiliar place. Speculation as to if she would take this seven-hour trip to a place she has never been occupies her mind. The Nation’s Capital, a place where people dream of going, is patiently waiting for a group of students to explore. I confess; I am quite frightened by the thoughts of leaving my home and family for a week. The busy streets, loud cars, and rushing…

This site is referred to as the City of the gods and significant monuments, such as the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl have been discovered. These monuments are found in whats know as the Avenue of the…

I chose William Shakespeare because he is a very interesting person. It is weird how no one actually knows his real birthday. They think that he had died on his 52nd birthday, but no one actually know the real facts about him. He is also known for the greatest dramatist of all time. It is very fun and interesting researching him. I’m happy I got to research William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was born on April 23,1564, in Stratford, United Kingdom. They assumed his birthday was then, but…

interpret it creatively and independently. They expose the truth about the creator and the era, and location in which they were erected. Memorials allow us to construct the memories we have, surrounding the events and people they represent. The place a monument resides…

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. Alexander Doyle, a sculptor who created many statues around New Orleans, cast it out of Bronze at the behest of the Robert E. Lee Monumental Association in the late…

job in the Museum of Natural History where he discovers an ancient curse which causes historic exhibits to come to life. In this adventurous yet frightening film, the protagonist saves the museum with the help of his son Nick and other historic monuments such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Jedediah, Octavius, Teddy Roosevelt and Ahkmenrah. The “Ahkmenrah wakes up” scene of this movie has been thoroughly examined as it positions the audience to feel fearful and anticipated through the use of…