The three faces of Lafayette.
The article delves into the sculptor's intentions in depicting the unnamed black "groomsman" and addresses concerns about potential identity erasure. Topics include the historical and artistic context of the Lafayette Memorial, the racial dynamics within the composition, and the broader significance...
| Publicado en: | New Criterion Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 8 - 12 |
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New Criterion
Dec2023
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| Sumario: | The article delves into the sculptor's intentions in depicting the unnamed black "groomsman" and addresses concerns about potential identity erasure. Topics include the historical and artistic context of the Lafayette Memorial, the racial dynamics within the composition, and the broader significance of the monument in relation to estate politics, Brooklyn's role in the metropolis, and American–French solidarity after World War I. |
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