Assignment: Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial
For the Unit V Essay, you will research Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is located in Washington D.C. Then, you will write an essay considering the power behind this monument.
To begin, please watch the video below (used with permission):
Khan Academy (Producer). (2013). Maya Lin, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 1982 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuxjTxxQUTs
For additional research, you may use the CSU Online Library or your favorite Internet search engine.
Your essay must be at least one page in length and answer the following questions:
1. How does this monument differ from other monuments on the Mall in Washington D.C.?
2. How does the monument function as a "visible scar on the American landscape"?
3. What other memorials has Lin designed? Discuss the designs and themes.
Please follow APA guidelines for your essay. All sources used must be cited and referenced accordingly.