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After 365 (or is it 366) day since the
July 4th of last year, yet once again, it’s July 4th again.
Cool… ain’t it? A decade back in 2010, I was working on my art project of the “Statue
of Liberty”. But wait… You might ask… aren’t you talking about July 4? And why
are you now bringing out the “Statue of Liberty”? What does these two things
got to do with one another? True! If you are asking this question, I must say
that either you aren’t American or you must have had serious issues with “History”
teacher back in the schools. Anyway, long story short… just look at the
Inscription on the tablet that the lady is holding on her left hand. It says:
JULY IV MDCCLXXVI, i.e July 4, 1776 in roman, which is the date of the US
Declaration of Independence.
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HERE for the complete Charcoal
Art Project.
Okay, I might have addressed the
Statue as lady, but, in fact, the statue is of Libertas—the Roman Goddess of
Liberty. This Statue of Liberty is situated in the Liberty Island, Manhattan,
New York City. It is perceived as the symbol or icon of freedom and, as media
have portrayed—the American Dream.
From July 4, 1776 till date, July 4th
has been celebrated as the birth of American Independence as a result of
Declaration of Independence being adopted by the Continental Congress. Over the
years, the Independence Day has remained as an important symbol of Patriotism.
In dedication to the American
Independence Day (July 4th) and the Statue of Liberty, I had
undertaken the Charcoal Art Project to create the replica of the “Statue of
Liberty”. While working on the project, I had to undergo through every details
of the Statue. I also went about learning about its historical background. Really
interesting.
That’s all for now.
Once again, Happy Independence Day.
God Bless America.
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the Myths 2020: American Independence Day-July 4th. Statue of
Liberty
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