51. Grant

This man was the 18th President of the United States of America.  His name is Ulysses S. Grant or otherwise known as General Grant.  I took this photo at Vicksburg National Cemetery where the Siege of Vicksburg took place.  The man looks so noble and deserving.  By looking at this I want to be this man but this piece of art is deceiving if somebody really knows the history of this man.  He ruthlessly used his men to attack the other side and die.  He slaughtered his own men and yet we look to this statue as representing a man of honor.  

I wish I knew what the plaque on the statue said, I did not read it.  I wonder if it glorified the man or said he used his manpower to his advantage ruthlessly.  I just want to interpret this piece of art.  I could say this man kept the country alive tho.  He is a great hero.  By interpreting the piece of art, I am seeing how the creator must have a purpose in his art and a motive.  This piece is intentionally suppose to glorify the man by having him sit high up on a hill overlooking it on his horse.

I learned that you must be biased sometimes and glorify your work even if it is not completely true.  Make it appealing to the audience.  I enjoy taking the time to interrupt Union and Confederate pieces of work and to see what the artist motives are.