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Memorials Designing a memorial. What do all of these memorials have in common? Revolutionary War Memorial Fountain Civil War Monument Spanish American.

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1 Memorials Designing a memorial

2 What do all of these memorials have in common? Revolutionary War Memorial Fountain Civil War Monument Spanish American War Monument World War I Monument World War II Memorials Korean Conflict Monument Vietnam Veterans Memorial

3 Learning Objectives Design and Create a visual representation of the War on Terror and provide a written explanation of its meaning. Dedicated May 30, 1922

4 Learning Outcomes Use a variety of methods and techniques, to create and share the memorial. Oklahoma City National Memorial Dedicated on April 19, 2000

5 Memorials What is the purpose of war memorials? Who created them? Why are there many different types? Spanish American War, dedicated 2008 Soldiers’ Memorial ( Civil War and American Revolution ), dedicated 1911

6 Memorial designs Some war memorials have a traditional design, like this cross or monuments such as a cenotaph or obelisk. Normandy American Cemetery

7 Memorial designs This memorial is a decorated and framed list of names with a dedication above. The full names and decorations of those named given. Arizona War Memorial, Honolulu, HI

8 Memorial designs This memorial is an elaborate water-color painting. Surnames and initials are listed over a depiction of men running over No Man’s Land and images of Britannia, a lion, a cannon and various flags are shown at the top.

9 Memorial designs This memorial is carved into a hillside overlooking where the Native Peoples came from. The community wanted a memorial that was simple and close to nature. Crazy Horse Monument, South Dakota

10 Memorial designs Wreaths Images are often shown on war memorials and wreaths are laid at Remembrance services. A wreath is a traditional symbol of commemoration. WWII National Memorial in Washington, D.C.

11 Memorial Designs Eternal flame Atlanta’s Civil Rights Memorial in Atlanta, GA What might the flames represent?

12 Memorial location Does the physical location of a memorial make an impact?

13 Your design Design a memorial suitable for the purpose your teacher has discussed with you. Remember to consider: Who or what the memorial is to What it should look like and what materials it will be made from Where it will be located – remember this may also affect the materials chosen What words it will have on it


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