Memorials: Art for Remembering.

Throughout history, in all parts of the world, people have struggled with the problem of loss. Moving words have been written and beautiful objects created to preserve the memory of people and their achievements. This theme issue explores the different ways that people have been praised and remembered in works of art. An introduction suggests a variety of memorial types and discusses aspects of durability and selectivity. Four memorials are presented: (1) "A Memorial to a King: Head of an Oba"; (2) "A Memorial to a Soldier: 'Painting No 47, Berlin'" (Marsden Hartley); (3) "A Memorial to an Athlete: 'Ritual Road Serving Vessel'" (Jing Gui); and (4) "A Memorial to a Family Member: 'Adams Memorial'" (Augustus Saint-Gaudens). A lesson plan section gives suggested activities that correlate with the memorials described. A student worksheet and take home page in English and Spanish are given. The issue concludes with a list of resources. (MM)