The Washington Monument The most stunning monument in our capital is the Washington Monument. At 555 feet high, it is the tallest such monument in the world. It is an obelisk by shape, yet not a true obelisk because it is not carved out of a single stone. The monument was built at intervals between 1848 and 1885. It memorializes George Washington's achievements and his devotion to principles and to his country. The Washington Monument has an interesting history. The idea of a monument celebrating
The Washington Monument The Washington Monument, a memorial structure designed and constructed in the nineteenth century, signifies an important tribute to the prestigious role and achievements of our nation’s founding father. Ideas for such a monument first arose in 1783, by which time “the fame George Washington, Commanding General and first President of the United States, was assured in the pantheon of statesmen of the world” (1). It was during this year that the Continental Congress proposed
attention to the Washington Monument. "Woah! What's that?" My brothers and I wondered. "That’s the Washington Monument. It is the tallest building in the World!" My grandmother responded excitedly. My brother's enormous eyes filled with fascination as the tall, pointy building touched the clouds. My brothers and I wanted to see the monument up close, so my grandmother and great-grandmother walked with us all the way there. Soon, we heard the surrounding flags of the monument flapping in
I was standing in the top of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., with about ten other people. It was a beautiful summer morning, seventy-five degrees with a slight breeze, at 8 ; 45 am. I could see for miles, and there was not a cloud in the sky. I could see the tourists strolling through the streets, enjoying the many wonders to be seen. I thought today was going to be a wonderful, relaxing day, but it all changed when it happened. There was a flash, like never seen before, and the strangest
Monuments are significant because it is a visual sight of history and the influential people that helped make history. Monuments help express cultures, they are also great for educating the young minds and for attracting tourists. Monuments attract to the younger generation because they are able to see a physical sculpture of what they are reading about in books, and it is important for the younger generation to learn about different significant events that occurred in the past. Monuments are beautiful
frame a picture, or create a monument. Monuments are built for several reasons; as the prompt stated, some honor moments of great achievement, while others pay homage to deep sacrifice. When designing the monument, details such as the location, material, and size are crucial to the process and should not be determined carelessly. The location is one of the most important detail when planning for the creation of a monument. If chosen unwisely, it is likely the monument won’t be recognized for its
time, but as society's perceptions of a person or event can shift from when the remembrance was first erected, the desire to keep the memorial of an infamous individual or the atrocity perpetrated in a war can lead the monument to become an unpleasant reminder. Although monuments embody a way to capture an understanding of an iconic personage, or occasion in history and cast it in marble, granite, and bronze, they are often controversial. So individuals need to research the subject intensively and
Monuments are unique as each one is created upon different circumstances; in some cases, monuments honor moments of great achievement, while in other cases, monuments honor sacrifices made. While some people may find monuments costly and unnecessary, others believe monuments are a respectful way to pay tribute to an event or person. When considering memorializing an event or person, the group or agency should consider the relevance and lasting impact of the person, as well as money, location, and
Do you know what it takes to have a monument made in honor of a person or event? Have you ever thought about how agencies decide who get a monument or where they should put it? The factors an agency or group should consider when memorializing an event or person, and when creating a monument should be the location of the site, the architectural design, and lastly consider if the monument would be seen as offensive in the sense of disrespecting a religion, culture, or intentionally intimidating a race
are memorialized by creating monuments. There are many monuments throughout the world, all of these having different, special meanings. When creating monuments, people must consider the materials they’re made of, size, and the location in which they are placed. In doing so, the monuments can have greater meanings, and can cause powerful emotions inside people. Figuring out the materials to create a monument with is a key part to establishing a new monument. The monuments should be made out of durable
All around the world there are monuments of things that we like to honor or what we need to remember. There are meanings behind every monument that was built but, there is a question that many people ask like, how are each of them made and with what meaning. There are a ton of different reason on building a monument but, many people don’t understand what has to be done when building them. Many things vary from location, size and material, depending on where you are placing it will verify the answers
world in discovering America. When this Monument was created they took into account his impact on History by showing him as ready to explore with his head held high. The location is a park which was also thought about, when he stepped foot onto America it was
of remembering and connecting with the past. Although memorials and monuments are unique landscapes, it must be noted that memorials are often dedicated to those who have been victimized, while monuments offer a celebration or remembrance of a specific person or event. However, both do not fail in shaping the world as it is today. People remember, people learn, and people move on. In memorializing an event and in creating a monument, one should consider its location, cost, and meaning. Failing to do
Memorialization of a person place or event can be done in several different ways achieved by several different aspects. With attentive consideration of purpose, location, and material, a monument or museum can pay tribute to respectable people or moments in history. Body 1: When contemplating the design of a monument or museum dedicated to a subject, an association should heavily focus on the message being shown through the structure. The Lincoln Memorial features two panels of speeches that relic
Monuments hold an important place in our society. They are used as a medium to remind the public of events, people, and the morals they embody. When considering to memorialize an event or person, it is important that a group or agency considers the public’s reception to the creation of the monument, and when creating a monument, it is imperative that the cost and type of material being used be considered, as well as the location of the structure. To begin with it is important to consider the public’s
including, what the monument is portraying, and any historical significance behind the area it is being built in. Factors that should also be taken into consideration are the impact these monuments will have on the communities they are being built in. Lastly, when creating a monument the design is an important factor. The design needs to educate audiences on the subject of the monument, compliment the land surrounding it, and portray the individuals in an appropriate sense. What a monument is portraying
Creating a monument or memorial by no means is a simple task. To create a monument is to create some sort of representation for the person or event and that can not be taken lightly. It is incredibly important for every single detail to be carefully analyzed and perfected because an incorrect representation can tell a completely different story about the person or event. When memorializing an event or person by creating a monument, a group or agency should consider factors such as the location of
Question 1 A monument is used to memorialize events or people, whether it is used to honor moments of great achievement or to pay tribute to deep sacrifice. Several factors are considered when creating a monument or a memorial; materials, design, and location. Each factor needs to be carefully considered to make a monument memorable and intriguing. The creator of a monument needs to consider the location of it. The monument should be in a location that fits what it is honoring, or commemorating
personal taste. This shows the importance of history especially to Americans. We value our history and try to captivate it in a form that will be visible for ages. The different aspects going into the creation of buildings or monuments is simply put, monumental. To create a monument, the place, the theme and the response should be gauged beforehand to ensure it's building. Humans are inspired by their own doing just as much as they are by nature. Just who and why a statue is memorialized can be a very
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was designed in Washington, D.C. to honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. The memorial consist of 58,000 americans that died in that war. Today many people visit the memorial to pay homage to those who lost their lives. An artist painted an image of a man that visited the memorial site, capturing the emotion the man has for one of the soldiers that were killed in the war. When looking at the painting, the painting features a man, a reflection of the