Washington Monument

that have forever left an imprint on America and the rest of the world. Designing and having the task of dedicating a beautiful memorial to something needs to take in consideration of certain facts. When a designer is in the process of fabricating a monument to memorialize a person or historical event the creator needs to think of what historical event or person they want…

Whilst building a monument, some people disregard major factors. These major factors consist mainly of, if the finances needed to build and maintain the structure are available as well as if the monument will be a desired as a loved piece in the society around it. However, if these main factors were to be ignored, the structure can be left incomplete as well as it can be offensive to those that are affected by it. Without the proper funds being available building a monument can be problematic.…

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.…

Moai Statues I believe that the Moai statues were rolled in stead of walked. I say this because one they did have enough people to roll the statues. Two they could have cut down trees to roll the statues on. Lastly if they used the walking method for the statues, the statues could have been destroyed. Now I will go into my first reason which is they used trees. In the article it states that they cut down alot of trees to roll the statues on. I believe that they can use the same word over and…

Throughout much of history commemorating people became primary evidence of important events and important figures portrayed during that time. From small statues to enormous temples, it shed light to the type of role or power the person held. Most of these commemorating items were built in order to show the power of the person and for a place of worship for future people/citizens, due to their religious views or rituals. The mummy portrait of a woman and the bust of a woman, were both very…

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…

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…

the right. Obama is wearing a black suit with a white collar. While Pope Francis is wearing his white robe which is also known as his house dress. In between both of them there is a wooden chair. In the background there is the Washington Monument. To the left of the monument there appears to be a tree. Both President Obama and Pope Francis appear to be looking forward at something. It can be assumed that they are looking at the people who have gathered to hear both of these leaders speak. The…

Monument contradictions In Kirk Savage’s “Monument Wars”, he discusses the idea and importance of monuments in Washington D.C. Specially, where they are located, how the idea of having a monument for a particular person or people came to be, and what they stand for politically or historically. Savage discusses the “transition of the national mall” and several monuments in this piece and the opinions that others have had about them. Savage begins the chapter of “Conscience of a Nation” by…

Monuments recognize people that helped in events that contribute to how the United States is today. Though they take a lot of time and effort, it is worth the recognition. Agencies should consider in memorializing an event or person by creating a monument because they are used to honor great achievement or pay respect to a deep sacrifice. Monuments of people may be unnatural landmarks but they honor great achievements made in the U.S. Some problems that people may face when it comes to…