Brooklyn Sculptures

If the public sculptures we visited were pins on a digital map, they would act as a type of "History and Culture" trail. It would allow these sculptures to connect based on stories they tell about a community, making it a cool virtual journey through their shared past. The historic art sculptures that I found most interesting were "Henry Ward Beecher" by John Quincy Adams 1891, and the second "Henry Ward Beecher" made in 1914 by Gutzon Borglum. Juxtaposed on a map might tell a story of the evolving artistic representation of Henry Ward Beecher, a prominent clergyman and abolitionist. The one made by Gutzon truly shares a sense of freedom, given how his arm is positioned to the public as it signifies wanted help from the people. They raise questions about how different artists interpret and express the views of historical figures. Together, these sculptures could tell us about Brooklyn's evolving cultural and artistic landscape. They showcase how the community has chosen to remember and represent a figure like Henry Ward Beecher, providing insights into the values and artistic trends that have shaped Brooklyn's identity over the years.