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Monumental Architecture

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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Monumental Architecture

World History- Mrs. G
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France
Unit 4
My explanation of monumental architecture in my own words.

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Eiffel Tower
Paris, France
1889

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A product of the Industrial Revolution. Built to showcase craftsmanship at an International Exhibition hosted by France.

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Symbolism: Meant to reflect the industrial strength of France. Still stands today.

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Most Memorable

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Arc de Triomphe
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United States of America
Unit 5
My description of monumental architecture here.

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Mount Rushmore
South Dakota
1923

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Built as a tourist attraction.

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Controversy

Built on the Black Hills. Sacred land to the Lakota Sioux Nation
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Presidential Faces

  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Theodore Roosevelt
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Still stands as a symbol of Nationalism. Visited by millions every year.

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Most Memorable

  • Mount Rushmore
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Empire State Building
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Similarities & Differences
Comparison of Eiffel Tower to Mount Rushmore

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In conclusion, France and the U.S.A. did or did not fulfill their purpose with the monumental architecture created.

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Elizabeth Gonzalez