re-scripting of monuments in a democratic South Africa with reference to the Voortrekker Monument as a case study. With the current political affairs of South Africa it is evident that the cultural significance associated to such monuments is constantly changing and adapting. It establishes a basis as to why and how the Voortrekker Monument is re-scripted to be incorporated in a democratic South Africa. This essay compares the discourse of the original guide of the Voortrekker Monument (1954) with the
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To start‚ the Confederate Defenders of Charleston monument was established during 1932 by the people of Charleston to provide a memory for those whose relatives fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The monument itself displays a message of the Confederate veterans who defended Charleston and Fort Sumter from the Union. On October 20‚ 1932‚ many people in Charleston dedicated this monument in the Battery at White Point Gardens‚ to show that their relatives who fought for the
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Apartheid Museum The apartheid museum is often seen as a place remembering the atrocities of the past and commemorating the struggle of the black people. The emphasis on black is no coincidence‚ there is very little here that shows the struggle of others‚ or even shows the ruling ANC as anything besides the victim. In fact the creation of the museum was in response to a requirement by the then ‘new’ ANC government‚ which required casinos to provide a way to attract tourists‚ before the government
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Medieval Monuments in Kosovo SCI 230 Introduction to Life Science There are numerous Monuments all around the world. The monuments in Kosovo have been around since Medieval times and are in need of repair since being damaged from the ongoing war. We need to get the Serbian clergy to co-operate with the Kosovo government to get them to make all of the needed repair. With the help of investors and donations from the public we can make this happen. Right now there are four monuments listed
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protests from Luther would incite a multitude into what we know as the Reformation. Furthermore‚ the life and leadership of Martin Luther divided the church and changed the course of Christianity. Before we embark on the journey into Luther’s impact upon historical Christianity‚ first we
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You never see it coming you only see it go It was just a regular day‚ nothing unusual or out of the norm. The only special thing happening today was Ronnie’s birthday. She finally reached her 17th birthday‚ she has been waiting for this day for years. When she was about 10 she told her self that when she is 17 she will be able to do anything she wants‚ she will have a boyfriend and be very popular in high school. Wishing is fun and all but its nothing compared to reality. When the day finally
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Monuments what is a monument ? what kind of art is a monument ? is a monument something you see in everyday life ? A monument is a statue‚ building‚ or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event. The type of art a monument is a memorials and civic statuary are perhaps the oldest and most obvious form of officially sanctioned public art ‚ monument is not something you would see in everyday piece of art it’s something you’d have to search for but not a everyday thing
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National Monument/ Tugu Negara of Malaysia The memorial site where the National Monument stands is located within the tranquil Lake Gardens‚ close by to the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur‚ occupying an area of approximately 48‚562 square metres. The National Monument memorial site was completed after 5 years of construction and was officially opened on February 8‚ 1966. There are 5 principle components that comprise the memorial site: the monument itself‚ a long rectangular reflecting pool
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Confederate Monuments The Confederate monuments are a vital part of history and eliminating them is like eliminating history. The past is the past and the monuments do not stand for racism it stands for a part of history and it definitely wasn’t a good part of history but it was a learning experience for it to not happen again. The statues and flag stands for history of the south and every time someone see a flag or monument it reminds them of what the ancestors of the south did and fought for in
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answer to that is monuments are a key component to commemorate an important event or person. Though‚ before one can be made there are some steps that should be taken before committing to making a new monument. Architects must think about the relevance of the person or event they wish to commemorate ‚ if it is offensive or not‚ and the location of this memorial. Relevancy is a huge point in the consideration of the construction of a monument. The monument should be something
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