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Red is known as a symbol of intensity. The clouds, sky, and even water are strewn in various shades of red. Though the Statue of Liberty still shines bright among the color, even she is strewn with this dominant shade. It could be interpreted as a representation of blood and violence; however, red can also be a representation of love and passion. The explanation of the color depends on the subject matter and where it has come from: "Color is important in art and in various cultures around the world. People of the world see color differently," (http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/color2.htm). Considering the subject matter is based in the western world, the color red more than likely represents "power and aggression," since this is the typical view of western culture. With the bright reds dominating the entire picture, the impression is that the freedom and hope, which the Lady of Liberty offers, is made at a high price. People's liberty have been won through violence or force. Despite the color of red overwhelming the picture, throughout the sea and skies of this hue, the Statue of Liberty still stands with the glow of the sun behind her back.
Since the sun is the only part if the picture that brightens the album cover, the illumination of Lady Liberty gives great importance to this picture. The sun is brilliant and acts as a symbolism of glory and power. Some say the sun, "…represents happiness, life, and spirituality. The rising sun is a symbol of hope," (http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/keyword.sun/qx/symbolism_details.htm)....
Since the sun is magnifying Lady Liberty by keeping her bright among the sea and standing out from the red foreground, the Statue of Liberty could still be depicting a symbolism of hope among all of the burden and disappointment that the rest of the scene bares. Although things seem bleak, America is still striving against adversity. Despite the struggles of immigration laws and the imperfections of the country, Lady Liberty is still standing strong and shining as a beacon of hope and freedom, which means that America is still trying to stand strong and live up to the initial principals this nation was founded on, though it is now struggling to break through the violence and pressure previously discussed.
Although the name of the album, "Zeitgeist," acts as a further form of explanation of the album cover, a methodical interpretation of the album's art work is clear enough. The definition of the word, zeitgeist, which is, "the spirit of the time" (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/zeitgeist) show the contradiction of the statue's symbolism of freedom. Likewise, the characteristics of the rest of the artistry on the album cover show that the musical artists belief that times have changed. What the Statue of Liberty used to represent, what our great nation used to stand for, has now been tainted over the years by the grievances that have been formed with numerous immigration laws and ongoing racism; however, our nation is still trying, despite it all.
The color red acts as a strong representation of turmoil for this album cover. Red is known as a symbol of intensity. The clouds, sky, and even water are strewn in various shades of red. Though the Statue of Liberty still shines bright among the color, even she is strewn with this dominant shade. It could be interpreted as a representation of blood and violence; however, red can also be a representation of love and passion. The explanation of the color depends on the subject matter and where it has come from: "Color is important in art and in various cultures around the world. People of the world see color differently," (http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/color2.htm). Considering the subject matter is based in the western world, the color red more than likely represents "power and aggression," since this is the typical view of western culture. With the bright reds dominating the entire picture, the impression is that the freedom and hope, which the Lady of Liberty offers, is made at a high price. People's liberty have been won through violence or force. Despite the color of red overwhelming the picture, throughout the sea and skies of this hue, the Statue of Liberty still stands with the glow of the sun behind her back.
Since the sun is the only part if the picture that brightens the album cover, the illumination of Lady Liberty gives great importance to this picture. The sun is brilliant and acts as a symbolism of glory and power. Some say the sun, "…represents happiness, life, and spirituality. The rising sun is a symbol of hope," (http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/keyword.sun/qx/symbolism_details.htm). Since the sun is magnifying Lady Liberty by keeping her bright among the sea and standing out from the red foreground, the Statue of Liberty could still be depicting a symbolism of hope among all of the burden and disappointment that the rest of the scene bares. Although things seem bleak, America is still striving against adversity. Despite the struggles of immigration laws and the imperfections of the country, Lady Liberty is still standing strong and shining as a beacon of hope and freedom, which means that America is still trying to stand strong and live up to the initial principals this nation was founded on, though it is now struggling to break through the violence and pressure previously discussed.
Although the name of the album, "Zeitgeist," acts as a further form of explanation of the album cover, a methodical interpretation of the album's art work is clear enough. The definition of the word, zeitgeist, which is, "the spirit of the time" (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/zeitgeist) show the contradiction of the statue's symbolism of freedom. Likewise, the characteristics of the rest of the artistry on the album cover show that the musical artists belief that times have changed. What the Statue of Liberty used to represent, what our great nation used to stand for, has now been tainted over the years by the grievances that have been formed with numerous immigration laws and ongoing racism; however, our nation is still trying, despite it all.
Statue of Liberty can be seen at the New York City's entrance and is placed in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island (formerly known as Bedloe's Island). Previously, this island with an area of 4 hectares was used as a quarantine station and wharf protection. Although this statue is renowned as Statue of Liberty, this is not its real name. In 1865, the statue's original name i.e. Liberty Enlightening
The construction of the Statue of Liberty was beset with a number of difficult engineering problems. Importance among these were the practical considerations of how the statue would withstand the strong winds off New York Bay, and how it would support 100 tons of copperplate on its 151-foot frame (Corrosion Doctors). In answer to these challenges, engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (famous for his work on the Eiffel tower) was brought on
Statue of Liberty was given to the United States of America by the country of France in the late 1800s as a gift to the country after its reunification following the American Civil War. The huge statue towers over the city of Manhattan from Liberty Island where it has stood for more than a century and has been seen by millions of people who come to look upon it. Since
You could tell their amazement as they were listening to their father telling about the French gift offered to the American people in 1886, as a sign of friendship between the two nations. Of course, as a typical result of their young age, questions about practical transportation of the statue and the means through which "The Lady" is not yet tired of holding that torch for so many years,
(in 1984, the statue was renovated and updated, and the framework is now made of steel). The framework was constructed and engineered by the same man who built the Eiffel Tower, Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel. The outer layer of the statue is copper, which accounts for the weathered blue-green patina that covers the statue today, as copper turns this color as it ages and is affected by the elements. The torch's
The American and French Revolutions occurred within decades of each other, influenced by similar changes taking place in European society. Concepts of freedom and liberty therefore evolved concurrently within these two societies, in part due to the vibrant interchange of ideas and philosophies. French philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville epitomized the bilateral ideological communications that flowed between France and the United States. In a general sense, French and American concepts of