Monument

in variety rather than creating a statue, painting, monument, etc., there are now films, books, music, specific parts of amusement parks, and even buildings. However, when it comes to memorializing someone or an event and creating a monument for them, there are things to consider before acting upon the thought. Initially, one aspect to consider, is the purpose of the monument. What makes the person or event important enough to give it a monument?…

The factors that go into a monument should be: to have a historic event or person to memorialize, provide insight on the event, provide remembrance to the ones involved, and even memorialize a stoic figure. A historic event or person must be well known so that the people who the monument caters to can understand the story behind it. With the picture of Christopher Columbus staring into the distance, it allows the observer to recall the past and look into the future. The picture may seem to have…

It may be eye-catching, but people will not see the purpose of the monument. They will instead see many beautiful details that were not necessary in the first place. The Holocaust Museum's first design was rejected due to the fact that “The Commission of Fine Arts refused the first design, stating the design was too…

When we consider memorializing an event or person in the form of a monument, no one would imagine it being gnawed away by rats. Certain shortfalls arise when contrasting these forgotten structures and, say, the often-visited monuments of the National Mall. We must mind these qualities if we wish to prevent its fall to obscurity. Foremost, whatever cause our memorial will commemorate, it must resound in the hearts of the people. Otherwise, it gets lost to the annals of history, as it did for H.…

or they may be grand and represented on a national scale. From the Washington Monument in all it's glory, carefully constructed to the most minute detail; to Crazy Horse in South Dakota, known by few and yet to be finished. Yet even it holds value as shown in "Waiting for Crazy Horse" Where it's stated, "Looking up at the mountain in the golden light of late afternoon, it was hard not to be impressed." These monuments of all sizes hold significance to us for several key reasons. First and…

There are multiple beautiful monuments around the world that all represent different people or events in time who may or may not be historical. Although to the people who view the monuments only see the final product the group of people who chose to put it there see all the factors that go into creating that monument and putting it in just the right spot so the person or event can be remembered in a peaceful and respectful environment. When a group or agency is trying to memorialize an event or…

Monuments are a testimony to how the achievements of a person or the significance of an event can have such a remarkable impact in the future that we dedicate resources to memorializing them. When considering creation of a monument, an organization must consider not only the monetary and time expenses, but more primarily the symbolic value and environment of such a significant object. The environment surrounding a memorial is largely comprised of the physical location and human community that…

element to consider is inducing feelings of deep attachment and grandeur, according to Source A. Monuments are intended to serve as a pilgrimage sight. Their intent is to bring believers together. As said in Source A, "We must not forget that in the disenchanted world of the modern secular nation, the monument is not, properly speaking, a sacred site." (Source A). Although the sight of the monument is known as a sacred sight, it is not the ground that is significant, but rather the connection…

Monuments are statues or areas that honor a deep sacrifice or a very important person in a country. A monument helps connect the present to the past by linking the two together; “I wanted to create a unity between the nation’s past and present.” (Lin) The creation of a monument should be considered only when a deep sacrifice has been made and the location, along with the price, is reasonable. A monument should be constructed when a deep sacrifice to the country has been made; “all the…

Memorializing people or events is a delicate and fragile topic to plan. When planning to build a memorial, everyone involved has to be aware of the situation and historical facts about the person or event that is being memorialized. The organization or group constructing the project must consider how the public will view the memorial. The view that the people affected by or related to the memorial will have. These categories are crucial in whether the memorial will be a success or not. The…