Why It's Most Important When Creating A Monument

When considering what factors go into memorializing an event or person and in creating a monument, what must groups and agencies consider? What is it that makes a monument stand out from all the rest, is it the bold message the monument states, is it preserving the monument, or is it the monuments location? What stands out above all the rest to me when creating a monument? It’s the pure site of the monument, the long lasting impression that stays with you after viewing a monument. Being able to look back and remember what it all meant, that’s what’s most important when creating a monument.
When creating a monument presentation it the first and most important thing to consider. Knowing how the monument looks, and location, will affect how the monument is
(Savage Kirk’s) description of the Lincoln Monument is a perfect example of how the monuments presences and location affect the way the monument is viewed. “It is pure representation- a colossal marble statue and the text of two speeches carved on enormous panels, all housed in a neoclassical temple.” This description of the Lincoln Monument helps capture the idea that the use of marble and sheer size of the monument entrances the viewer causing the monument to stay implanted in their minds. Having seen the Lincoln Memorial first hand, I can truly say that it is a sight to behold. But what about the monuments message is it really all that important? While the Lincoln monument has its message plastered on the side of it does it go unnoticed or does it get the recognition it deserves. Savage Kirk states that the Gettysburg Address is just a “mere mechanical reproduction.” But why would you go and visit the Lincoln Monument if you can just read the message out of a text book? It is for the grand appearance of the monument, for