My U.S. History teacher has assigned a project where the students find an aspect of Corpus Christi and to investigate the history of whatever topic we choose. The assignment is designed to create a personal connection between ourselves and our community.
The topic I came up with was that of " Sculptures of Corpus Christi." The reason for my choice is because of my personal interest in art. I thought that if I could connect this project to something that really speaks to who I am as a person then I would truly find a historical connection to the city where I have grown up. Apart from my simple love of art, I also chose this topic because I believe that art is very often used to record history yet it is overlooked. The Lincoln Monument as well as the Korean War memorial , located in Washington D.C., were used to represent History in a very personal manner which they achieved through sculptures.
What about the sculptures here in our own city? What is the history behind them? How can I find them?What do they represent for those who live in Corpus Christi? What do they mean to me as a person?
These are some of the questions I hope to answer during my personal investigation of this topic.
Side Note :
Sculptures allow for the viewer to have a more personal connection to history and that is why I would like to find sculptures around Corpus Christi, researching the history or meaning behind the sculpture, the means by which it was made, and the history of the artist or designer who made it. My goal is to show how history is recorded through art in a manner that is as personal as primary source documents.
