JeffBrooks
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2009
- Location
- Hutto, TX
Am I the only one who finds the Kansas Monument at Vicksburg to be a bit. . . odd?
An eagle atop all typifies the glorious majesty of our country."
No. You're not the only one. The thing on top reminds me of these characters in Men In Black:Am I the only one who finds the Kansas Monument at Vicksburg to be a bit. . . odd?
Also, Boonslick, you ar far more intuitive and artistic than many people. Ironically enough, I saw a facebook posting from some Kansas friends about two weeks ago. They were touring the Vicksburg battlefield and were sort of scratching their heads over the Kansas monument. I really have no excuse to comment on it because I've never seen it. I can say that it's unlike anything else I've ever seen in the way of a civil war monument, so its uniqueness is in its favor. Maybe I will get there soon.Actually, I think that it is a pretty cool monument. I saw the symbolism upon just looking at the work and thinking about a bit. The circles are most appropriate. But then again I see everything in existence as circularity.
There is symbolism to the monument (See link). I'm just not a fan of the style.
https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/historyculture/kansas-memorial.htm
That's nicely stated!It's definitely a progressive work from a non-progressive state.
Am I the only one who finds the Kansas Monument at Vicksburg to be a bit. . . odd?
I'm sure all the art majors currently bagging groceries will love this!
(Please note that I am not serious)
Both.Not serious about bum rapping art majors or not serious about bum rapping grocery baggers? It’s honest work, not to be held in contempt.
It is odd. I have been to this park several times and I do not recall ever seeing it.Am I the only one who finds the Kansas Monument at Vicksburg to be a bit. . . odd?
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