Abstract
Public monuments, as embedded elements of a community’s artistic milieu, can be catalysts for both divisiveness and healing, sometimes at separate times but also in other contexts as the collective memory changes over time. This paper will examine the role of memorial sculpture by focusing on several works from the oeuvre of Theodora Alice Ruggles Kitson (1871-1932), one of the foremost American women artists of her day. Additionally, this research will investigate the role that gender politics may play in reflecting the altering cultural paradigm. Finally, the relevance of public monuments and the inclusion of marginalized people, will be posited for discussion.
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"Art History", " Gender Politics", " Collective Memory", " Cultural Paradigm"
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