shared values/beliefs

Select a memorial, public space (may be a building or outdoor space), or image of a natural landscape* to research and explore the shared values/beliefs it reflects. (Can NOT be any that are discussed in the readings).

(*The image must be one available to be seen or purchased by the public, i.e. found in a public gallery, museum, book, or store.)

POST an image and the following information on the designated Course Collections Blog (be sure to include your name as the title)€”summary points

a. Basic information about the work: name, size and location; when made; name of maker(s) (artist, architect, designer, patron); media (the materials it is made of).

b. Design and subject matter: Provide a brief description noting at least 3 key features of the work€”i.e. type of design, symbols, subject matter (i.e. if it is a memorial of a particular person or event; or image of a particular place).

c. Functions/purposes: Why was the place/image created? How and by whom is it used? Has its use changed over time? (if so, how)

d. Stories & histories: Tell us something about its history (i.e. Has it been the subject of controversy or debate? Associated with any key events? How/does it fit into the career of the maker(s)? How/does it fit into the history of it’s location?

d. Significance, meanings and values: Is the item considered significant in some way? (How, why, by whom?) What shared values, beliefs, symbolic meanings and attitudes do you think are reflected by the place?