Rose, Brian
Monument Avenue
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911422143
- author:
- Rose, Brian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Circa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 26.6 x 30.9 x 1.9 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Photoessays & Documentaries,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Monument Avenue is a powerful photographic record of the destruction of Virginia's most famous Confederate landmarks. The book contains significant commentaries by news and broadcast media, offering a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history.
The avenue was conceived in the 1870s as a memorial to General Robert E Lee, but it wasn't until 1890 that the massive monument was unveiled. Over time, other statues were added, commemorating leading Confederate military and political figures. However, these monuments became the focus of controversy and protest, particularly after the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
Photographer Brian Rose reflects on his own history and the roles played by his forebears in the Antebellum South as he documents the last days of Monument Avenue. His photographs capture the dramatic removal of these symbols of white supremacy, offering a powerful commentary on the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.
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