Obelisk

Learn about Egyptian obelisks on line, specifically the obelisks of Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt.
Study the fragment of one of her obelisks in the Egyptian gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Research the Harburg Monument against War and Fascism and for Peace, 1986, in Hamburg, Germany, on the internet.

Write a short paper , comparing Hatshepsut’s obelisk(s) with the Harburg Monument in Germany within the cultural context of each artifact. Include the fragment of Hatshepsut’s obelisk at the MFA in your discussion. Consider the materials, construction, designers, workers, location. When was each of these monuments created? By whom? Why, for what purpose?
How did people interact with each of these monuments in their day and how do we do so today?
How do you interpret these two monuments?
Be specific with details. Refrain from repeating general comments.

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