The iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, served as a symbolic structure for the triumph and awe of human ability, an icon for the a post-industrial world, and the technological sublime. Often referred to as the birthplace of the Information Age, the World Trade Center was praised for being a a spectacular icon of global capital and modern engineering, yet also widely criticized for its lifeless design. I will discuss the symbolic importance of the Twin Towers in the cinematic productions: King Kong (De Laurentiis, 1976), Three Days of Condor (Pollack, 1975), and Man on Wire (Marsh, 2008).
The World Trade Center from 1972-1973 was titled the “tallest building in the world”, causing it to
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Modernism had ended, allowing for new forms of representation, new social movements, and an emerging global order in which no single idea dominates, and in which a diversity of forms, however contradictory, can coexist. Jameson calls this, a pastiche, which signifies a juxtaposition of unrelated ideas, consumer experiences, and historical moments, all packages and offered to the public. The World Trade Center acted as a hub of globalization, and the towers were pure technology. Along with new technological era and post-industrial society came feelings of the technological sublime. The concept of the sublime, was initially thought as an aesthetic quality in nature with experiences of awe and terror seen in art. Replacing the natural sublime is the technological sublime, where our sense of awe and terror comes from the technology humans have created. The post-industrial society associated with the World Trade Center offered society brief glimpses into the processes of the inner workings of new multinational networks, including networks of telecommunications, transportation, and infrastructure. French philosopher Jean Baudrillard stated that in the World Trade Center buildings there was a “formidable condensation of all functions”, which he viewed as “global power” as symbolized by the Twin Towers. In “Terrible Honesty” written by Ann Douglas, she states, “the business of modern architecture was to supply human creatures with a machine for living and who taught that modern buildings should capture the spirit of the modern age and be designed for usefulness.” (Douglas. 176). The role of usefulness in design and practicality was a significant design aspect for Yamasaki. Yet, the lifeless and unnatural design which Yamasaki viewed as a peaceful space to bring people together while acting
In 102 Minutes, Chapter 7, authors Dwyer and Flynn use ethos, logos, and pathos to appeal to the readers’ consciences, minds and hearts regarding what happened to the people inside the Twin Towers on 9/11. Of particular interest are the following uses of the three appeals.
During an interview of three family members, I was able to learn more information about the events of 9/11. My mom, Jamie Goldman, was the first person I interviewed. She told me she was helping a friend with her new business in Aiken, SC. She first heard on the radio, breaking news, that a plane had flown into one of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center. Her first thought was that a plane had crashed accidentally. As the day went on, she learned of even more horrible acts against our country, and then realized our Nation was under attack from terrorist. My mom was heartbroken, scared, sad, and mad all at the same time. She struggles with forgiving the terrorist but knows that God would want her to forgive them. The song "God Bless the USA" is a song that helps my mom cope with the events of 9/11. My mom did not know anyone personally that was killed or injured on 9/11. She said, "after 9/11, our country has been a country at war. We have stopped loving our neighbors and instead, started judging them."
Many New Yorkers believe that the waiting period of a year was not enough time for the American citizens to grieve and rebuild their lives. This allows us to conclude that there is a respectable amount of time needed for healing of the mourners and respect of the dead before creating a memorable monument. Fischl’s Tumbling Woman is possibly one of the most scrutinized pieces of artwork surround 9/11 because of its release date on the first anniversary of 9/11. Many other artists and American citizens created sanctum like memorials with pictures and candles. These representations of 9/11 did not receive scrutiny like the Tumbling Woman monument, which leads me to believe that the timing of the release of the monument may not have lead to the scrutiny of the
It was the year 2010 and a dog that had survived 9/11 was depressed because, her owner died in 9/11. She was a search dog at 9/11, is 9 years old now, a German Shepard, and a police dog. The dogs name is Karis and a family with only a mother took Karis in. There was one daughter named Velma. Mother is the dogs police partner.
The Strange Fascination of People of Turning Catastrophes Into a Media Event This opinion article tries to outline why the destruction of New York is presented in films and takes the 11th September terrorist attack as a case study and it attempts to find reasons why disasters that happen in real life remain stamped in the imagination of the human psyche. The destruction of the New York skyline has long been an obsession for the American film industry. It is depicted a lot in the Planet of the Apes series when in the first film's memorable closing sequence we see Charlton Heston finding the Statue of liberty half buried in the sand.
The 9/11/2001 was sad because the plane crash in twin towers. When the people were working the plane was hit in twin towers. When it happen 9;56 was happen when the tower was falling. It will be sad. 2,996 people were did in twin tower. I feel sad when it was happening in twin tower. The people were running and save there live when it was finish the firefighters and the dogs they were look for people who were hurt and kids. In washington they hit on pentagon 66 people were did pentagon .I don't know why but people were saved and hurt. I was scared when it happen.
Suzanna Berne’s article “Where Nothing Says Everything” discusses the sequence of events that Berne encounters as she attempts to pay her respects to the 9/11 tragedy. From the elements within her writing, Berne demonstrates the significant meaning of the World Trade Center’s absence. It is from her personal experience and play on words that she is able to accurately express her thesis. Within her piece, Suzanna Berne comes to the conclusion that the impact of 9/11 on the American people forces them to unite in order to overcome the loss of the World Trade Center along with the people who went down with it.
The Purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of the terrorist attacks that were launched against the United States of America on September the 11TH 2001. It will look at the way in which the state has since legitimized its capabilities of force and violence. From looking at the United States response to the attacks, with what is widely known as the “war on terror” it hopes to uncover evidence to suggest that the attacks permitted the United States and consequently, the United Kingdom to undergo a process of legitimization of previously illegitimate acts of violence and force, consequently, causing a breakdown of individuals civil rights and the unlawful killing of many innocent civilians. It is hypothesized that this war on terror may lay evidence to propose that Hannah Arendt’s claim that the act of war ever becoming violent is unlikely within a nuclear postmodern world and furthermore, that violence and the threat of it can no longer be used as a means to reach political goals or achieve power. It could also suggest that the war on terror has consequently led to support Weber’s theory of the “Violence Monopoly of the State” (1919:59), in which Arendt aimed to dismiss the strength of in modern times. Furthermore the apparent long-term financial gain that the United States have been said to make from the sale and export of weaponry arms used in this war on terror, alongside the monopoly of oil supplies could support Marxist theorists’ view that violence of the state is ultimately linked to the economic forces of capitalism.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, exactly at 9:22 a.m., I woke up to start my day and turned my television on. Instantly, Fox News had reported that a commercial plane had smashed into the Twin Towers of New York City, just minutes earlier. While the story was certainly shocking, I wanted to know more and watched the horrific aftermath unfold, as it continued to happen. I remember an incredible feeling of sadness that I could do nothing to help the people in these buildings, as well as a great concern that more attempts could be made to create further tragedy elsewhere.
When the design for the World Trade Center was first envisioned, the magnificence of its structure was expected to surpass the greatest feats of Civil engineering in the world. When the Center was completed in 1973 it gained the distinction of being the world’s tallest tower. It gained the type of attention that was given to the Eiffel tower and the Empire State Building as it was too going to break records and inspire greatness by its simple but massive stature. It was to also have social, ideological, political, and economic impact on the US and the world as well as that of its engineering aspects. To America it would represent proudly the might of its capitalist society. It would also be a home of thousands of political and financial employees of the US as well as the nations that participate in trade with the US. The NY and NJ port authorities began contemplating building a World Trade Center in 1961; the same year JFK announced his intent to put a man on the moon before the end of the decade. Such lofty ideas challenged the present technological boundaries and were successful in stretching those walls ever further.
Most Americans will never forget the date of September 11, 2001. It was a tragic day in New York City that changed the United States forever. We celebrate this day annually to remember all the innocent victims and first responders who lost their lives. Five years after the planes crashed into the World Trade Center, construction began on the 9/11 Memorial. "The memorial represents a fulfillment of the collective obligation to remember the victims and to reaffirm a respect for life" (Blais, and Rasic 212). This memorial includes beautiful architecture and is visited by thousands of people every day. Even though there were obstacles to overcome during construction, the National September 11 Memorial flourished into a beautiful site with significant
In the photograph of the burning World Trade Center is intended to evoke emotion, shock, fear, and disbelief. The purpose of the photograph is to capture an appalling moment in history, while never forgetting the lives lost September 11, 2001. The events that unfolded during September 11, 2001 are still deeply ingrained to American member. The audience will likely remember exactly were they were when they heard the news of the terrorist attack. The will also remember seeing hours of countless news coverage of the terrorist attack. The terrorists carried out an attack against the World Trade Center and the
When the Twin Towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, they made a sound heard around New York as a roar, or distant thunder. The South Tower was the first to go. Its upper floors tilted briefly before dropping, and driving the building straight down to the ground. Many people died, and many others were lucky enough to make it out alive. Twenty-nine minutes later the North Tower collapsed with much the same result as the first. The two symbols of America’s economy were gone, and not even the so-called World Trade Center Seven, a relatively new forty-seven-floor tower that stood independently across the street from the complex, remained standing. The building burned persistently throughout the day, and that evening became the first steel-frame high-rise in history to fall solely because of fire. (Online)
One World Trade Center (WTC) is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere measuring up at 1776 feet tall. The built output sets new standards of design, construction, and prestige. Its beauty in New York City’s magical skyline makes it an icon. It is the most recognised and desirable office address in the world. In this essay I plan to argue that the social, political and economic status of society has affected the built output of this building considerably, for the good. Making the building one of the best skyscrapers in the world.
Modernism can be defined as the post-industrial revolutionary era, in which the western world began to see a change in all spheres of living. The effects of the industrial revolution became prevalent towards the end of the nineteenth century and the modernist movement drew inspiration from this widespread change. Artists, writers, architects, designers and musicians, all began to embrace the changing world and denounce their pre-taught doctrines and previous ways of producing work. Society felt the urge to progressively move forward toward a modern way of thinking and living. Although we considerably live in a ‘post-modern’ world, many of the technologies and principles involved in designing and engineering them draw influence from the innovative culture of the modern era.