Statue

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…

Everyday people sometimes come out of their cocoon and excel after experiencing a monument. An example of this is again, the photograph of Columbus. The portrayal of Columbus, with his large bronze statue, is effective at inspiring individuals to become as great as him. The way he seems to look at the horizon gives the viewer a sense of inspiration, making the viewer want to be as great as him. This inspiration can be life changing, and actually, help…

“The Trumpeter” The Dying Gaul, an ancient Roman copy of a lost bronze statue from the Hellenistic Period, is found today in the Capitoline Museum. The Dying Gaul, a statue made out of marble, measuring three feet and six inches high and approximately six feet and seven inches in length, lies on an oval shield with a trumpet near his right hand. Portraying a realism form of art, the off-white statue portrays the man in different axis points. The legs are at a profile with the upper body at a…

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 the civil war the…

Monuments and memorials have been significant in honoring historical events and people for many years. While monuments bring people together to celebrate and honor historical moments,,some monuments pay homage to sacrifice. When creating and planning for the building of a monument, a group or agency should have proper funding and a desirable location before memorializing an event or person. Proper funding is a key factor to consider when creating a monument. Without proper funding, a monument…

Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, Iwo Jima, The Vietnam Memorial, and the drawn out list continues of the many remarkable people and events that over the years artists have created memorials of/for. People create statues, plaques, mausoleums, etc., all for someone who has done something so phenomenal for this nation, as well of astonishing and even devastating events that have forever left an imprint on America and the rest of the world. Designing and having the task of dedicating a…

not be built unless they are going to be finished. “The carving of this South Dakota peak into a mounted likeness of Crazy Horse, the great Sioux leader, has been going on since 1948.” (Downes) Since the artist died in the process of completing the statue, it was never finished and now it is just a waste. Before assembling a monument the constructer should consider the amount of money that will be necessary for the construction. Money is one of the most important factors in building a memorial.…

characteristics of this particular sculpture it is noted first, that the block of stone used for the carving of the statue remains both behind and underneath the figure of Menkaure and Queen Khamerernebty. In contrast, in figure 5.24 (a,), the sculpture Warrior from Riace, is sculpted in the round and we are able to observe the human figure from all angles. Additionally, the Egyptian statue contains many characteristics of symbolism including regality shown in the stance of both the king and…

The appearance of irises and pupils in Roman sculpture arose somewhere between the late 1st century CE and 176 CE; both Flavian women (c. 90 CE) (Stockstad 190-191) are portrayed with pupil- and iris-less eyes, whereas the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius (176 CE) (Stockstad 201) looks out from albeit simple pupils. The eyes most similar to the unknown figure’s are those of the bust of Commodus as Hercules (late 2nd century CE) (Stockstad 203); in the early 4th century, Roman artists…

stories that i have once heard of her in my younger years. It really touched my heart. “A statue and memorial plaza are deticated to Annie Oakley, the women dubbed “Little Sure Shot’ by sitting bull...toured with Buffalo Bill Cody’s west show and congress of rough riders…” (Holmes 1). Annie had a fantastic career and she went very far. A memorial of her is very important so people remember.…