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Towering Soldier-Themed Structures

Bertel Thorvaldsen's Lion of Lurcerne Celebrates Swiss Guards

— March 16, 2013 — Art & Design
Bertel Thorvaldsen's Lion of Lucerne has been made in commemoration of Swiss soldiers. The structure stands within Switzerland's Lucerne region, the site within which the French Revolution took the lives of the referenced soldiers.

In print above the crying lion reads the sentence "To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss." The debacle that is the focus of Thorvalden's work here occurred in the year 1972 when the Swiss army attacked Paris' Tuileries Palace. While they were defeated, the Lion of Lucerne has clung to their memories by celebrating those who passed valiantly. Measuring 6 meters in height and 10 meters in length, it will certainly draw in the attention of visitors and locals who are familiar with the event.
Trend Themes
1. Monumental Commemoration - Creating towering structures to honor and remember significant historical events or figures, providing opportunities for memorial tourism and cultural reflection.
2. Emotional Connectivity - Using art and sculpture to evoke emotional responses and create a sense of connection with past events or individuals, enabling deep engagement and storytelling.
3. Public Art as Symbolism - Using large-scale public art installations to convey powerful messages and symbolize historical significance, fostering awareness and dialogue.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Developing touristic experiences around monumental commemorative structures, attracting visitors interested in exploring historical narratives and cultural heritage.
2. Art and Sculpture - Creating opportunities for artists and sculptors to showcase their creative talents in designing and constructing emotionally impactful and historically significant public installations.
3. Historical Preservation - Supporting the preservation and promotion of historical sites and events through the installation and upkeep of monumental commemorative structures, preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
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