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DVD Review: America?s Greatest Monuments: Washington, D.C.
2008-09-14 06:42:00 Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between Showtime Networks Inc. and the Smithsonian Institution, is releasing an hourlong special detailing the histories of some of our capitol’s most well-known (or so we think) memorials. From the Washington Monument to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial to John F. Kennedy’s grave, this special goes into intriguing detail about each ...
The Oldest Alive Monuments On Earth
2008-09-10 18:57:00 Cedars Of The God , Becharri , North Lebanon Continue voting for the Cedars of Lebanon, which are now the number one in the largest world wide vote. Jeita Grotto is yet the number three world wide. The vote will continue until the end of December 2008. Warmest Congratulations.
Movie Review: America?s Greatest Monuments ? Washington DC
2008-09-02 18:44:00 I have never been to Washington DC. I’ve been to a whole mess of state capitals and those are interesting, with all their museums and monuments. Yet I suppose that nothing can compare to the pageantry and imperial majesty than Washington DC and surrounding areas. Now there is a documentary out which takes a look ...
10 Stunning Monuments Dedicated to Heroes: More Memorials From Around the W
2008-06-09 02:31:00 Be it war monuments or those dedicated to peace, memorials stand out from other structures man have built because of their unique and stunning appearance. With so much history behind one, standing in front of a gigantic memorial can be very awe inspiring as these masterworks of art and engineering are dedicated to those who ...
By: Web Urbanist
Awful Monuments (NSFW)
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RED CITY MONUMENTS
2008-05-19 22:45:00 MARRAKESH ? NOVEMBER 2006LA MENARA"LA MENARA - This pavilion, built in the 16th century by the Saadi dynasty, was renovated in 1869 by sultan Abderrahmane who usually came here in summer to spend some time. On our back there are the Atlas Mountains; unfortunately the morning haze blurred the pictures""MENARA ARTIFICIAL LAKE - The basin, supplied with water from the Atlas Mountains located at approximately 30 km distance through an old hydraulic system, was created to irrigate the surrounding gardens and orchards. The gardens and orchards were built around 1130 by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min. The stadium-like environment is prepared for the Sound and Light show..."***KOUTOUBIA"AVENUE - A large avenue links La Menara to the Koutoubia mosque""KOUTOUBIA - The 69 m tall minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque («Booksellers» mosque, due to the manuscript sellers that set shop around it since its creation), was built by Yacoub al-Mansour, grandson of Sultan Abdelmounen, who built the mosque i...
By: Blogtrotter
12 Compelling Monuments Dedicated to Peace: Reversing the Typology of the W
2008-05-16 21:13:00 “Peace is always beautiful” - Walt Whitman Humans really know how to commemorate their fallen and the incredible monuments dedicated to war stand as evidence. Seeing those, a few will probably say that death is beautiful but this article will continue the series and will focus on peace. From the most prolific countries in the world, ...
By: Web Urbanist
12 Monuments Dedicated to Death and Destruction: From War Memorials to Mili
2008-05-08 21:45:00 War monuments are in many ways the most captivating structures mankind creates. Perhaps they catch our attention because they symbolize our most violent moments or the extremes of victory and defeat that transcend everyday reality. Some of these structures commemorate turning points in history, wins and losses that changed the courses of countries or even ...
By: Web Urbanist
Monuments of Buenos Aires: Spaniard's Monument
2008-05-04 19:57:00 This is in my opinion one of the most beautiful monuments in Buenos Aires, not only for its magnificence, but also for its location, in the intersection of two wide boulevards: Avenue del Libertador and Avenue Sarmiento in Palermo.Its real name is "Magna Carta and the Four Argentine Regions", but everybody knows it as "El monumento de los Españoles" (The Monument to the Spaniards). It was donated in 1910 by the Spanish community for the centenary of the May Revolution. But the construction suffered several problems. The first sculptor and winner of the design contest, Agustin Querol, died in 1909, and his creation had to be continued by another artist, Cipriano Folgueras, who also died shortly after. The work was even more delayed when the Spanish ship which brought the bronze pieces sunk on March, 1916 in the Brazilian coast, and replicas had to be ordered to Spain, which were finished in 1918. The monument was finally inaugurated on May 25, 1927.The monument is made on a 24.5 mete...
Seashell Stoned Egyptian Monuments
2008-04-26 12:59:00 Egypt mainly known for its giant monuments like Cheops and Sphinx is once again in news. According to the latest news the walls of these monuments contains millions of marine fossils. These marine fossils are entirely intact and preserved in the walls. The study was conducted by Ioannis Liritzis et.al, from the University of Aegean and ...
See Some Of The Best Monuments Of Europe In Seville
2008-03-31 07:00:00 Here you will find the minaret of La Giralda, one of the largest cathedrals in Christendom and the Alcazar Palace. These may be the main attractions of the city, but its historical and architectural treats do not end there. It is also home to the Casa de Pilatos, the Torro del Oro, the old Town ...
By: Resources zone
Historic Monuments in Malaga Spain
2008-03-26 00:00:00 The sun and the sand are not the only things that attract tourists to Malaga. Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians and was an important city during the Moorish era. Much destruction occurred in Malaga during the Spanish Civil War, but still many remains were left from the Moorish time and the area is rich ...
Walt Blanton - Monuments
2008-03-10 15:05:00 Track: MonumentsExtract from IODA:From wide open free-jazz explorations to moments approaching classical chamber music, trumpeter Walt Blanton, pianist Tony Branco and drummer John Nasshan improvise their way through all manner of moods and soundscapes on their first recording as a trio. Long a dominant member of the Las Vegas jazz scene, Blanton has performed and recorded with Charlie Haden, Henry Mancini, Woody Herman, James Brown and the New World Brass Quintet among many others.Personal opinion:One more jazz track and this is a bit more challenging for the listener. More info about Walt Blanton are HERE.Walt Blanton "Monuments" (mp3) from "Monuments" (Origin Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster More On This Album
By: 60 Were Enough
Monuments of Buenos Aires: Bartolome Mitre
2008-03-08 23:03:00 The equestrian monument of Bartolome Mitre, inaugurated in 1927, is the work of Italian sculptors Luis Calandra, David and Eduardo Rubino. It is located on a slope on Libertador Avenue and Aguero St, which makes it very imposing from below.Bartolome Mitre was an outstanding Argentine politician, elected President of the Nation between 1862 and 1868. He was also the founder of the Argentine newspaper "La Nación".The figure of the General is made in bronze, the basement in red granite, and it is surrounded by allegoric groups made of Carrara marble: in the front, the "Winged Victory", surrounded by: "The civil courage" (represented by and athlete wrestling a lion), "The family" (symbolized by a young mother with a sleeping child), and on the back "The victory", "The anguish", "The harmony", and "The study and thinking".
MONUMENTS AND ALIKE...
2008-02-16 20:22:00 SOFIA, BULGARIA - JUNE 2006"THE NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE - You probably wouldn't believe this is an Opera House, but it actually is! Situated on the corner of Rakovski Street and Dondukov Boulevard (difficult to catch without a wide angle) it has ten columns lined up along the main facade. The foyers, balconies and large hall are stunning! The theatre was destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt after the war""SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS NATIONAL LIBRARY was founded on 4 April 1878. Cyril and Methodius, the Apostles of the Slavs, were two brothers born in Thessalonica, in 827 and 826 respectively. In 863, when the Moravians wanted someone who could conduct Divine service in the Slavonic language, Cyril and Methodius were chosen for the job. Cyril invented an alphabet and, with the help of Methodius, translated the Gospels and the necessary liturgical books into Slavonic. That was the origin of the Cyrillic alphabet""THE SOFIA UNIVERSITY was founded on 1 October 1888. The building was constructed betwee...
By: Blogtrotter
[Interesting] Our national monuments, such as the Washington Monument and t
2008-02-05 16:27:00 Daily Herald
Lie in Ruins - ... Monuments
2008-01-18 15:47:00 Type: DemoYear: 2005Label: Self-releasedCountry: FinlandGenre: Death MetalOfficial Website01. Intro02. Skinstripper03. Burnt by the Flames04. Chambers of Hatred05. Monument of Revenge06. OutroDownload
Monuments of Buenos Aires: Homage from the French Community to the Argentin
2007-12-13 22:21:00 This monument, located at Plaza Francia, on Libertador Ave. and Pueyrredon Ave., is called ?Homage from the French Community to the Argentine Nation? (Homenaje de la Colonia Francesa a la Nación Argentina), and was made by French sculptor Emile Peynot. It was one of the first gifts from foreign communities to our country, for the celebration of the Centennial of 25th May, 1810 Revolution. It is made of a pedestal, with embossed figures on the sides that recreate two Argentine scenes: The Crossing of the Andes and The First Government Meeting, and two French scenes: The Storming of the Bastille and The Ball Course. In the four sides we can see sculptural groups symbolizing the Industry, the Arts, the Agriculture, and the Sciences. The monument is crowned by another sculptural group of two female figures, depicting France and Argentina, sowing well-being and abundance, while they are being led by a genie with a torch to enlighten them.
Bennington, Vermont: Big Monuments, Poets & Bad Wine
2007-12-11 13:18:00 Here is the final installment of our vacation to New England that Roberto and I took in October. Amazing how time flies! One of our other stops during our New England trip was in Bennington Vermont, visiting our friends Nicki and Lisa (you will remember them from our Ft. Lauderdale trip although we all had slightly different hair at that point?.). When in Bennington you must go to The Bennington Battle Monument. The monument was built in the 1880?s at the same location in 1777 during the war of independence, that the American colonists maintained a store of weapons and food, which the British knew was critical to capture in order to restock their own troops. Besides the history the Bennington Monument is a great place to look out over Bennington and see the landscape which at this time of year which included many beautifully colored trees. You get to the top of the monument by going up in an elevator. It is cold up there so be sure to bring a jacket. Another must see outdoor mon...
Plaza Alemania
2007-12-08 22:46:00 Plaza Alemania is sorrounded by Avenida Del Libertador, Avenida Casares, Castex and Cavia. The designer of this park was French landscape-architect Charles Thays, who is also the author of the plans for the Botanical Garden of Buenos Aires, among other parks in Buenos Aires. It was inaugurated in 1914, with its flower beds and a European-style garden. The imposing monument-fountain located in the center of the park, called ?Riqueza Agropecuaria Argentina? (Argentinian Agricultural Wealth), was donated by the German community in 1910 as an acknowledgment of Argentina´s hospitality. It was created by sculptor Gustav Adolf Bredow in Rome´s lava (soft rock), Carrara marble and bronze. In 2004, the city Government decided to recover the original layout and splendor of the park, which had been abandoned throughout the years. One of the main works was the renovation and recovery of the fountain which wasn´t functioning for many years. The playground for children was also renovated wit...
Ischia, Monuments and Museums
2007-12-06 09:54:00 ISCHIA CASTELLO ARAGONESE ? Ischia Ponte ? Open 9,30 ? 18 MUSEO DEL MARE ? Ischia Ponte ? Open 10,00 ? 12,30 e 17 ? 20 pho. 081-981124 081-902319 347-7416148 MUSEO DIOCESANO ? Vescovado ? Ischia Ponte ? Open 9,30 ? 12 BIBLIOTECA ANTONIANA ? Rampe di Sant?Antonio Open 9.00 - 13.00 pho. 081-3333255 CASAMICCIOLA TERME MUSEO CIVICO ? Villa comunale ...
Ischia, Monuments and Museums
2007-12-06 09:54:00 ISCHIA CASTELLO ARAGONESE ? Ischia Ponte ? Open 9,30 ? 18 MUSEO DEL MARE ? Ischia Ponte ? Open 10,00 ? 12,30 e 17 ? 20 pho. 081-981124 081-902319 347-7416148 MUSEO DIOCESANO ? Vescovado ? Ischia Ponte ? Open 9,30 ? 12 BIBLIOTECA ANTONIANA ? Rampe di Sant?Antonio Open 9.00 - 13.00 pho. 081-3333255 CASAMICCIOLA TERME MUSEO CIVICO ? Villa comunale ...
Government collecting info on ancient monuments
2007-11-26 10:28:00 The Department of Archaeology (DoA) is collecting information on historical monuments and artefacts scattered across the country and is making preparations to classify them on the basis of their national and local significance.Although Nepal is known as a country full of temples and rich historical monuments, comprehensive data about their numbers, types and condition are lacking. Archaeologists estimate that Nepal has over 10,000 ancient monuments.Bishnu Raj Karki, chief archaeological officer of the DoA, said studies were conducted, especially in the three districts of the valley — Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. There is no dearth of data about monuments of the valley, but very few studies have been conducted on monuments situated in other 72 districts of the country.With the objective of collecting data, the DoA is selecting a team of 20 people, those with Masters in Nepali culture, history and archaeology.It will train them to identify and classify historical monuments and...
Richmond, Virginia - A City of Monuments
2007-11-16 14:00:00 SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Richmond is a city of monuments that's become something of a monument itself to America's New South, where historic buildings and world class museums nestle next to new structures designed to harmonize with the past even as they define the future. Once the Capital of the Confederacy, Richmond quickly shifted to become the home of black capitalism during Reconstruction, and today hosts several Fortune 500 companies.
By: SeeTheGlobe.com
Zipaquira Cathedral Monuments of Salt in Colombia
2007-11-14 22:31:00 The Cathedral of Zipaquira and the underground mine of Nemocon are two wonderful places in the Andean central region of Colombia that show the beauty of the nature and the talent of the work of people that they are inhabited this beautiful Colombian region for many years. It are places where they combine the Catholic devotion, the nature, history and to know more about this mineral: the salt.
Brooklyn invitation: The Monuments! Nov 10
2007-11-04 16:33:00 Join the celebration and remembrance of Kurt Vonnegut's unique vision and work on Nov 10 at the Evening of Champions, 7:00 pm, 135 Plymouth St, Suite 208, Brooklyn, NY. As you know, Vonnegut loosed his earthly bonds on April 11, 2007. Here's a previous post on Vonnegut with link to his natal chart. I am tres honored to be invited to the celebration by Gabriel Berezin of the musical group, The
Footsteps | US World War I Monuments In France On Hallowed Ground ... - New
2007-09-29 06:50:00 New York TimesFootsteps | US World War I Monuments In France On Hallowed Ground ...New York Times, United States - 1 hour agoWhen we Americans think of travel inspired by world war, Normandy is what springs to mind, and in fact each year more than a million visitors crowd the ...
Goa?s rich heritage monuments to get a midas touch
2007-09-22 11:23:00 Goa’s rich heritage monuments will get a midas touch with state government signing a memorandum of understanding with new Delhi based Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage. The memorandum is for restoration, conservation;, maintenance of Achaeological monuments/sites and heritage structures. It was signed by the chief Secretary, Shri J.P. Singh and chairman of Indian ...
By: Goa Blog
Canadian gynecologist revealed secrets Stonehenge
2007-08-18 05:22:00 Researcher, University of British Columbia, studied Stonehenge for several years, finally realized that a standing stones passes Guardian Unlimited. According to Anthony Perksa, Stonehenge-giant fertility symbol in the form of female sexual organ. “In Neolithic times, it was about the Earth as a great bogine- mother,” explains Perks, gynecologist Education. Stonehenge-could provide an opening through which ...
Monuments to Visit After Landing at Rome Airports
2007-08-14 08:31:00 The technology revolution allows people today to have more resources at disposal and to plan their trip to Rome and to Italy optimizing the time in order to see more. To make an example, when you are just landed at Ciampino Rome airport, during your transfer to the hotel you can see the archaeological area ...
By: Rome Visits
Cool monuments
2007-07-27 07:51:00 The funniest stuff found on the Internet (funniest videos, pictures, jokes, articles, etc.)
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Jul 20, Angkor contains fantastic monuments in Cambodia, worth a visit
2007-07-20 06:30:00 Angkor contains fantastic monuments in Cambodia, get a bicycle and cycle to the different temples in the Siem Reap vicinity
Templar Church Among the 100 Most Threatened Monuments
2007-07-04 02:31:00 The 2008 World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites was announced today by Bonnie Burnham, president of the World Monuments Fund (WMF), the nonprofit organization that, for more than 40 years, has helped save hundreds of endangered architectural and cultural sites around the world. This year?s list highlights three critical man-made threats: political ...
By: Templar Globe
Top 10 Highest Monuments Around The World
2007-07-02 12:33:00 Top 10 Highest Monuments Around The World 10. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.This statue of Christ the Redeemer is a large Art Deco-style statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil stands 32 m tall, weighs 1000 tons and is located at the peak of the 710-m Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park.9. Buddha of Bamyan, Afghanistan.The Buddha of Bamyan stands 55 meters tall & this monumental statue of standing Buddha was carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley of central Afghanistan, situated 230 km northwest of Kabul. 8. Statue of Lanshan Buddha, Lanshan, China.This statue of Buddha stand 71 meters tall & is near Lanshan, China.7. "The Motherland" statue, Volgograd, Russia.This monumental statue of "The Motherland" is by sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich & is 84 meter tall.6. Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New YorkMore commonly known as the Statue of Liberty this Liberty Enlightening the World is a colossal statue given to the United States by ...
By: Crooked Brains
Architecture Portal News: Top 10 Highest Monuments around the World [Pics]
2007-06-16 00:00:00 Architecture Portal News: Top 10 Highest Monuments around the World [Pics]
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World Monuments Fund Unveils 2008 "Watch List" - BusinessWeek
2007-06-13 23:44:00 World Monuments Fund Unveils 2008 "Watch List"BusinessWeek - 1 hour agoby James Murdock Two places, much in the world?s headlines, made this year?s list for different reasons. New Orleans was cited for the ongoing risk that ...
World`s endangered monuments are listed - Monsters and Critics.com
2007-06-11 16:54:00 Telegraph.co.ukWorld`s endangered monuments are listedMonsters and Critics.com, UK - 2 hours agoNEW YORK, NY, United States (UPI) -- The 2008 list of the 100 most endangered world monuments has been released by the World Monument Fund. ...2008 World Monuments Watch List Of 100 Most Endangered Sites Science Daily (press release)all 13 news articles
World`s endangered monuments are listed - Monsters and Critics.com
2007-06-11 16:54:00 Telegraph.co.ukWorld`s endangered monuments are listedMonsters and Critics.com, UK - 2 hours agoNEW YORK, NY, United States (UPI) -- The 2008 list of the 100 most endangered world monuments has been released by the World Monument Fund. ...2008 World Monuments Watch List Of 100 Most Endangered Sites Science Daily (press release)all 13 news articles
2008 World Monuments Watch List Of 100 Most Endangered Sites - Science Dail
2007-06-09 20:34:00 CCTV2008 World Monuments Watch List Of 100 Most Endangered SitesScience Daily (press release) - 4 hours agoScience Daily ? Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites was recently announced by Bonnie Burnham, president of the World Monuments Fund (WMF), the nonprofit ...Group announces list of world's 100 most endangered sites YubaNetall 16 news articles
:. Srinagar on World Monuments Watch List - Kashmir Watch
2007-06-09 12:03:00 :. Srinagar on World Monuments Watch ListKashmir Watch, Pakistan - 55 minutes agoSrinagar : 09 June: Kashmir is famous for its scenic beauty all over the world, the Mountains, Lakes, Gardens, High Altitude Health resorts play the biggest ...
PHOTOS: THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED MONUMENTS - ABC News
2007-06-08 12:15:00 Spiegel OnlinePHOTOS: THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED MONUMENTSABC News - 42 minutes agoEvery two years the World Monuments Watch, a flagship program of the World Monuments Fund, releases a list of the world's most endangered monuments in an ...Yukon's historic Herschel Island among world's endangered cultural ... Canada.comall 275 news articles
PHOTOS: THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED MONUMENTS - ABC News
2007-06-08 12:15:00 PhysOrg.comPHOTOS: THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED MONUMENTSABC News - 6 hours agoEvery two years the World Monuments Watch, a flagship program of the World Monuments Fund, releases a list of the world's most endangered monuments in an ...Yukon's historic Herschel Island among world's endangered cultural ... Canada.comReport: Global warming threatens architectural, cultural gems Newsdayall 277 news articles
PHOTOS: THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED MONUMENTS - ABC News
2007-06-08 12:15:00 PhysOrg.comPHOTOS: THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED MONUMENTSABC News - 6 hours agoEvery two years the World Monuments Watch, a flagship program of the World Monuments Fund, releases a list of the world's most endangered monuments in an ...Yukon's historic Herschel Island among world's endangered cultural ... Canada.comReport: Global warming threatens architectural, cultural gems Newsdayall 277 news articles
La classifica del degrado del World Monuments Watch, Cronaca & Attualità, U
2007-06-08 09:14:00 Autore: Renzo Cianfanelli Oggetto: La classifica del degrado del World Monuments Watch Inviato: Ven Giu 08, 2007 6:14 pm (GMT 11) Quattro siti del Bel Paese segnalati nella classifica del degrado del World Monuments Fund. Dai tratturi del Molise alla diga sul Mincio L’Italia nella lista nera per il 2008 (che ufficialmente si chiama World Monuments Watch e viene aggiornata ogni due anni) figura con quattro nomi di siti considerati in pericolo. Il primo è la «via della transumanza» in Molise, dove i pastori del Sannio erano soliti condurre le pecore al pascolo spostandosi attraverso la Campania, la Basilicata e la Puglia fino a raggiungere il mare, per poi ripercorrere in senso opposto lo stesso cammino. In pericolo sono anche, fra i monumenti italiani, il Ninfeo degli Orti Farnesiani sul Palatino a Roma, il Forte di Fenestrelle in Piemonte (un complesso, unico in Europa, di tre fortificazioni di montagna collegate da una scala coperta di 4000 gradini, che attraverso un disliv...
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Global warming threatens architectural, cultural monuments around ... - AZ
2007-06-07 05:24:00 Philadelphia Daily NewsGlobal warming threatens architectural, cultural monuments around ...AZ Central.com, AZ - 1 hour agoHere are highlights of the World Monuments Fund's 100 Most Endangered Sites list. The complete list is available at www.worldmonumentswatch.org/ ...Yukon's historic Herschel Island among world's endangered cultural ... Canoe.caWorld climate endangers World's Fair site New York Daily NewsThe Yukon's Herschel Island among world's 100 most endangered ... Canada EastChicago Tribuneall 193 news articles
Global warming threatens architectural, cultural monuments around ... - AZ
2007-06-07 05:24:00 Philadelphia Daily NewsGlobal warming threatens architectural, cultural monuments around ...AZ Central.com, AZ - 1 hour agoHere are highlights of the World Monuments Fund's 100 Most Endangered Sites list. The complete list is available at www.worldmonumentswatch.org/ ...Yukon's historic Herschel Island among world's endangered cultural ... Canoe.caWorld climate endangers World's Fair site New York Daily NewsThe Yukon's Herschel Island among world's 100 most endangered ... Canada EastChicago Tribuneall 193 news articles
The Monuments
2007-04-30 19:36:00 The Monuments Indonesia abound in monuments of the past. There are the temples of the Buddhist and Hindu dynasties; Hindu temples of Prambanan and the Dieng Plateau, the “kraton” (palace) of sultans in Surakarta, Yogyakarta, the Maimun palace of the Sultanate of Deli (in Medan), the Hall of Justice in Bali, ruins of ancient fortresses and museums, mosques and churches steeped in folklore. Graves of past royalty and national heroes are also monuments whereas many war graves of World War II still hold a certain interest. The main destination areas contain many of these places of interest which are easily accessible.
Suburban and Industrial Monuments
2007-04-18 20:37:00 I’ve had vague plans to write a short post about Bernd and Hilla Becher for a while. A post on A Daily Dose of Architecture gives me a good excuse to do so now. It links to photographer Mark Luthringer’s Ridgemont Typologies, a series of image arrays documenting the “American suburban landscape of consumption, status, ...
By: KuiperCliff
Monuments on Mars
2007-02-24 00:26:00 One of my favorite jokes, I figured it should be immortalized here.At some point in the future, humanity's exploitation of Earth's resources renders the planet completely devoid of any materials. The moon does not last long either, so the next logical choice is Mars.A Mars exploratory team is driving around the surface, searching for new mineral deposits, promising geologic features, and even signs of past life. As they turn a corner around a hill, the team gasps in amazement at what they see: in front of them is a tremendous, colossal, 50-story statue of a human-like figure sitting down. And even more amazing is that every single test they run on the statue indicates it is alive--yet the figure appears no more than a stone sculpture. All the great minds of the world begin to search for a solution to this paradox, but no successful theory emerges.One day, a young post-doc is pacing back and forth beneath the statue when he breaks down: "How can something like this exist? It just d... |
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