The statue of Liberty first arrived in America in 1886 and took up permanent residency on Bedloe’s island in New York Harbor. The statue weighs in at 280 tons and is visible for more than 42 miles on a clear day. The statue of Liberty is without a doubt‚ among the most monumental figures in American history. The Statue of Liberty is made of an aluminum scaffolding‚ an iron framework and metal skin made from copper. Originally‚ she was to be made of bronze‚ but weight problems required a switch to
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Engraved at the base of the Statue of Liberty is a poem by Emma Lazarus that expresses America’s commitment to being a haven for the persecuted: “Give me your tired‚ your poor‚ Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free‚ The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these‚ the homeless‚ tempest-tossed‚ to me‚ I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Emma Lazarus was neither the first nor the last American to welcome the victims of oppression and suffering to America. America is and has been a
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Marble Statue of a Wounded Warrior Marble Statue of a Wounded Warrior is a Roman statue‚ crafted in the second century A.D.‚ as a copy of a bronze Greek statue cast between 460 and 450 B.C. Though sculpted with obvious technical aptitude‚ Wounded Warrior is riddled with anatomical imprecision and is inhibited by a reluctance to depict the unsightliness of injury in combat. The first time I laid my eyes on this exquisite artifact‚ I was astonished by its fierce presence. The orientation
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History of the Statue of Liberty It’s one of the most famous landmarks in the entire world. Standing guard in New York Harbor since 1886‚ the iconic Statue of Liberty has been one of New York City’s and America’s most treasured symbols for well over a century now. But did you know the statue actually has a very tumultuous history and‚ almost unbelievably‚ was almost never built? Here’s a quick look at the hidden history of the famed Statue of Liberty. Origins The genesis of the Statue of Liberty goes
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Summary: statues of christopher columbus were vandalized in multiple cities in Connecticut the night before indigenous peoples day (Columbus day). Red paint were thrown on top of the statues‚ the words “FAKE NEWS” and “Kill the Colonizer” were graffitied on the pedestal of the statues. Officials believe the anarchist group Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement is behind the vandalism. The group is affiliated with the Antifa movement‚ which urged members to deface statues using the social media hashtag
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Calais is a set of statues in Paris‚ France that was made from 1884-1895. These statues were made by Auguste Rodin to illustrate a historical event in the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453)‚ which was between England and France for the control of France. King Edward III of England said he would spare the people of Calais if the citizens gave him a key to the city and sacrificed six prominent members of the city council. In the end‚ the council members were not killed‚ but these statues encapsulate the moment
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Marble Statue of a Youthful Hercules‚ a Roman marble sculpture from A.D. 69 to 98‚ Flavian dynasty‚ depicts the Greek Mythology hero: Hercules . In contrast‚ Commemorative Portrait of a Chief (Lefem)‚ an African wood sculpture from 19th to early 20th century‚ is an portrayal of one of the rulers of Bangwa chiefdoms . Both sculptures contain concepts of the power and strength using the idealized male figure and reflect the physical perfection of the beauty of the ideal
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At around 20BC a statue was created in celebration for Augustus’ victory over the Parthians. This statue is known as the Augustus of Prima Porta‚ and was created in the image of Augustus in Prima Porta‚ Rome. A man named Tiberius commissioned the creation of this statue in honor of Augustus‚ and depicts himself as a hero of the particular battle on the breastplate of the artwork. As previously stated‚ the statue is in commemoration to the victory over the Parthians. The Romans lost many battles
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Statue of Liberty Impatiently Awaits Repairs On November 30 2012‚ New York’s‚ Statue of Liberty‚ was brutally disturbed by Mother Nature powerful waves‚ Sandy. Hurricane Sandy has made an impact on the grounds of The Statue of liberty worth about $56 Million. About 75% of the island flooded‚ damaging the island‚ but the statue itself emerged unscathed. Up till today‚ the New York Harbor landmark still remains closed as workers repair the damage wreaked on Liberty Island. With money being tight for
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Critical Issues in Public Art: Content‚ Context‚ and Controversy by Vivien Green Fryd‚ Fryd dissects the creative process behind the creation of Thomas Crawford’s Statue of Freedom in the time period from 1855 to 1863. I believe that the most significant aspect of the artwork is the iconography because without the idea of iconography‚ the Statue of Freedom wouldn’t be a blend of American and Native American influences. In the book‚ Fryd is trying to demonstrate how art needs to be created with the mindset
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