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Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments

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A leading expert on the past, present, and future of public monuments in America. An urgent and fractious national debate over public monuments has erupted in America. Some people risk imprisonment to tear down long-ignored hunks of marble; others form armed patrols to defend them. Why do we care so much about statues? Which ones should stay up and which should come down? Who should make these decisions, and how?

Erin L. Thompson, the country’s leading expert in the tangled aesthetic, legal, political, and social issues involved in such battles, brings much-needed clarity in Smashing Statues. She lays bare the turbulent history of American monuments and its abundant ironies, from the enslaved man who helped make the statue of Freedom that tops the United States Capitol, to the fervent Klansman fired from sculpting the world’s largest Confederate monument—who went on to carve Mount Rushmore. And she explores the surprising motivations behind contemporary flashpoints, including the toppling of a statue of Columbus at the Minnesota State Capitol, the question of who should be represented on the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument in Central Park, and the decision by a museum of African American culture to display a Confederate monument removed from a public park.

Written with great verve and informed by a keen sense of American history, Smashing Statues gives readers the context they need to consider the fundamental questions for rebuilding not only our public landscape but our nation as a whole: Whose voices must be heard, and whose pain must remain private? 20 illustrations

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Experience the power of storytelling as you embark on an unforgettable journey through the rise and fall of America's public monuments. "Smashing Statues" unravels the secrets behind these majestic sculptures, shedding light on the artist's intentions and the political climate that surrounded their creation. Immerse yourself in the pages filled with vivid descriptions and thought-provoking analysis, allowing you to truly understand the impact these monuments had on society.

But wait, there's more! "Smashing Statues" isn't just a strikingly informative piece, it's also a beautifully designed book. Each page is carefully curated to be visually stunning, featuring breathtaking photography of the sculptures in their original splendor. The vivid imagery transports you back in time, allowing you to appreciate the grandeur and importance of these monumental works of art.

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