Symbolism in Landmarks
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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What questions can you ask yourself when looking for examples of symbolism in a statue, landmark, or building?
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Does the number of things that make up the statue or landmark represent something?
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There are 50 stars on the American flag because there are 50 states.
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The seven rays on the Statue of Liberty's crown symbolize the seven continents.
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Which way does a statue face? What is the statue looking at?
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The Statue of Liberty faces east towards the Atlantic Ocean because immigrants were coming from the east.
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Is a statue holding an object that represents something?
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The Statue of Liberty is holding in her right hand a torch that "enlightens the world."
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In her left hand, the Statue of Liberty is holding a stone tablet with the date July 4, 1776 written in Roman numerals on it.
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How tall is the statue, landmark, or building? Does it represent something?
The Freedom Tower in New York City is 1776 feet tall. This was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
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The Gateway Arch in St. Louis could "welcome" people who wanted to move to the West.
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Does the landmark have a historical quote inscribed on it?
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia has "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof" inscribed on it.
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What feeling do you get looking at the landmark?
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco makes me feel like we can achieve anything we want.
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