The Pilgrim Bronze Bas Relief located at the bottom of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, Massachusetts, celebrates the signing of the Mayflower Compact. This historic event would be definitional to the founding of the United States of America, which this landmark celebrates in a way that has come to attract audiences of all eras. “The […]
Category: Sculpture
Praying Hands Welcomes Audiences in an Imaginative Manner
One the largest bronze sculpture in the world, the Praying Hands sculpture is located at the entrance to the campus of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The monument represents an especially imaginative way to physically welcome visitors and guests to the area that also connects them to the philosophy that defines the campus and […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Honolulu, Hawaii
The island of Oahu contains some of the most significant monuments in the Hawaiian Islands. Those include the Iolani Place and the Dole Plantation but Honolulu itself also features especially relevant landmarks like the statue of Duke Kahanamoku and the other monuments on Waikiki Beach. However, the city contains a variety of obscure and outstanding […]
The Monuments of Waikiki Beach Celebrate the Legacy of Hawaii to Become Essential Parts of the Community
Located on the south shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii, the Waikiki Beach neighborhood has become famous for the incredible beach setting that it provides to both residents and visitors. Amidst the tropical backdrop are a series of monuments that depict people and symbols connected to the history and legacy of the neighborhood and all of […]
The Monuments of the Hawaii State Capitol Cultivate a Sense of Identity
The Hawaii State Capitol is located in downtown Honolulu, where tasks and duties that govern the entire state of Hawaii are performed. This building was designed to be more than just an administrative center though, which is partially reflected in the variety of monuments located across the site. These pieces have cultivated a sense of […]
The USS Oklahoma Memorial Individually Honors the Crew Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Various memorials commemorate the history and sacrifices associated with the Attach on Pearl Harbor across the location on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. However, few honor the individuals who lost their lives in the attack itself like the USS Oklahoma Memorial. The connections it makes with the people who lost their lives on the […]
Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) Becomes an Icon of Oslo
Featuring over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron, Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of the most notable monuments in Oslo, Norway. Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) is just one of the sculptures that define this landmark but it has become an icon of the city in a way that connects with audiences on multiple […]