Event name
Zoom Special Presentation: "Art and Monuments: Honoring Memory and Service"
When
Wed 10 / 09 / 2024
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Where
Join on Zoom
Who can attend
Members only (login required)
Limited Capacity: 31 spots available
Price
Free
Zoom Special Presentation: "Art and Monuments"
by the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Wednesday, October 9th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
(Please note this is a special 90-minute presentation.)
(Please note this is a special 90-minute presentation.)
During this interactive program, representatives of the American Battle Monuments Commission and the Smithsonian American Art Museum contextualize the history of memorials, monuments, and art in their collections. Explore how the design of sculpture, architecture, war memorials, and 2-D artworks convey the themes of honor, service, and sacrifice through symbolism and allegory.