But In “Architect 's Dilemma on Memorials”, an interview of Alison Hirsch, Alison thinks that a good monument is easily accessible and open to offerings. I think a good monument should reflect the importance of why it is there. The monument should use details about the person’s life being honored
The rebuilding signifies rejuvenation among those who worship at this sacred site. During reconstruction, builders view imperfections made previously in an attempt to better the site. The rebuilding of new structures on historical sites is an interesting way to remember one's heritage; the country is losing what was established by their ancestors, erasing much of its
The need to memorialize events or people is complex; in some cases, monuments honor moments of great achievement, while in other cases, monuments pay homage to deep sacrifice. A monument 's size, location, and materials are all considerations in planning and creating a memorial to the past. In any case, the need to honor or pay homage to a specific person or event is prevalent within society. A monument has to mean something to the society it is place in. The location of a monument is perhaps the most important aspect of creating a successful monument to honor and show respect to a person or event.
The eroded exterior of the metal aides this allusion as it shows the long term wear and tear of the subject’s never ending labor. The three words in the title set the stage for how to interpret this sculpture. First, “Pathos” is a Greek word meant to appeal to and evoke emotions. We often here “pathos” when discussing rhetoric in writing as the tool which writers use to appeal to reader’s emotions and make their writing more enjoyable. Its traditional interpretation, however, translates to “suffering” or “experience.”
“History is told by the victors”. Although the preceding statement holds a significant amount of truth, more complex views of history also include the voices of the marginialized. Often, these voices can come through in historical documents, as well as monuments to power. And, while history may be told by the victors, changing perspectives concerning historical periods also shape the way in which one thinks about a piece, as well as a time in history, or the actions of the people from that time period. This is perhaps best captured with the ARch of Titus, depicting the Sacking of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, and in the Jewish Quarter, as well as a 2015 piece, “Triumphs and Laments”, by William Kentridge, which includes a modern-day rendition
Throughout the Bush presidency, there were many rise and falls of his approval rating by the American public. The greatest rise and falls were due to the aftermath of the Al Qaeda terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the fallout caused by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In the book A Tragic Legacy,Glenn Greenwald illuminates a spotlight that focuses on the many falls of ex-president, George W. Bush. Greenwald, who is a former constitutional law attorney and is now a contributing writer at Salon, has been a regular contributor to The American Conservative. His views and analysis of the bush presidency in A Tragic Legacy are supported by his former experiences.
The article “The Lovely Stones,” by Christopher Hitchens focuses on the major issues he sees with the museums that hold the original Parthenon sculptures. Hitchens builds a strong argument to persuade his readers that the original Parthenon sculptures should be returned to their original residence in Greece. The author used a variety of techniques in order to have his readers side with him on this bitter argument. Hitchens constructed his argument by using persuasive words, by explaining the importance of the structure, and by explaining what Greece is doing to better their environment. Getting the readers to understand the severity of this issue is a hard task, with that being said, Hitchens did a stellar job of including many factors as to
The fundamental reason a monument is created is for a connection to be remembered or forged. It functions as a palette for the viewer to paint his own thoughts and emotions. When an organization sets out to create a monument, it must bear in mind that the monument must arouse a deep emotion, either positive or negative, otherwise, it will become obsolete. In Jim Deegan’s photo, Christopher Columbus is staring off into the distance, his clothes billowing in a seemingly long-forgotten sea breeze.
When World War I ended, building a memorial for Iowans who sacrificed their lives was a growing interest (About the MU). Many ideas were suggested, but the one that was agreed upon was a living memorial, a building that will preserve the memory of those fallen students as well as serve the current ones. Hence, The Memorial Union was created: a place of historical significance, beautiful architecture, and a campus-defining structure. If you have ever entered the Memorial Union (also called the MU) from the north side, you have walked through the Gold Star Hall.
For instance, Confederate monuments would allow generations to see that America isn’t “a place reserved for people who still want to spit our country, but rather a place for education that we can learn from the ugly protraction of our history” (Lanktree). Often, we talk about learning from the past so that the same mistakes won’t occur in the future. This specifically can be represented through these monuments; by having a symbol of the past where racism occurred, it serves as a reminder of what discrimination can do when one side is filled with bigotry. Having a place where one can learn about the effects of someone’s wrongdoings can allow today’s people to decide for themselves the future they want to create. Additionally, the author of the article Keep Confederate monuments, but put their horrific history on stage describes how Americans have been “willfully blind” about racial justice and that the statues could be used as reminders of the “catastrophic consequences” (Cose).
The different audiences of the sites that families were believed to be transported from the slave castles to America believe that they should not have to pay to see their own heritage, and many African Americans have protested about the preservation of the castles that Osei-Tutu addressed observed “African American Criticism of the preservation is a part of the prolong struggle they have waged over preservation of their heritage” (Osei-Tutu, 2004). From the point of view of the African American community the problem lies with the site being painted and modified to look real and authentic which they believe made the actions done in the castle romanticized and not a serious as it is to get your culture and home stripped away. So, African American who have protested this monument want the actions done it this not to lose it legitimacy. The monument is important and has been painted over to look authentic before its original state where the site would have been overlooked if the walls weren’t painted. This site may be debated about among some visitors and it does not tell a inaccurate story of the overall and is deemed as an authentic site.
There is a vast amount of events throughout America’s history in which Americans have been cruel to other people, oftentimes wrongdoing of our own U.S. citizens. From the beginning of the United States’ history of forcing Native Americans from their homeland, to current day events such as the Charlottesville riots where Confederate flags were raised and claiming that the Confederate flag has good meaning and is not racist. Coates expresses how America uses good intentions as a way to make up for all of the harsh events that have occurred. Before reading this, I was aware of Americans making excuses for their actions, but Coates helped me to realize that even in events such as slavery, the United States has found ways to justify their actions,
Monuments, displays, and museums are all examples of how history influences our daily lives. Without realizing it, we assume that the things we read and the physical history we can see is always true. History also has the effect of being “watered down” when given to the public. We can better understand that the credibility of each source from each story will differ with the information given. Having a better knowledge of how history is created by the realities seen by the historians.
One must keep in mind that, monuments may never make everyone happy. As long as a monument was not made with the intention of attacking a group of people it deserves to be
Monuments Men is a fairly recent film with the premise of a group of soldiers during World War II tasked with protecting the artwork within the continental Europe from those who want to take it. It primarily centers on the story of Frank Stokes, played by George Clooney, and how he is able to assemble a ragtag group of “soldiers” and actually enter the frontlines. Over the course of the story, the group loses a few members, but do manage to discover the stashes of art hidden by Hitler and save it from destruction, including the Ghent Altarpiece and the Lady Madonna. Despite having already watched this movie, is still struck me how much the movie’s message still resonated with me. The movie makes a clear case for the value of art, and I feel
