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Its interesting, especially in the case of Mercie’s Lee Monument, how controversial the distinction between “art” and “truth” could be. Of course a sculptor or artists of other materials would want to put their own artistic spin on their projects but the people commissioning the project wanted their hero to be portrayed their way. In the end, the people with the money won out, but I wonder how often an artist’s interpretation differed from what the commissioner wanted. - Angie | Its interesting, especially in the case of Mercie’s Lee Monument, how controversial the distinction between “art” and “truth” could be. Of course a sculptor or artists of other materials would want to put their own artistic spin on their projects but the people commissioning the project wanted their hero to be portrayed their way. In the end, the people with the money won out, but I wonder how often an artist’s interpretation differed from what the commissioner wanted. - Angie | ||
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| + | During the Great Depression President Roosevelt talked about Lincoln quite frequently to the American public. Why did Roosevelt bring up Lincoln often during his speeches to the American public. Do you think this would be well received by the South?- Nick J | ||
