Wednesday, November 13, 2013

A Historical Tale From Monuments Men Book

By Sonya Riley


Our history defines who we are and the things we have accomplished for the past hundred years. In fact, one historical work that shapes the minds of the readers would have to be the Monuments Men book by Robert M. Edsel. As someone who is passionate about art and culture, he has successfully told the secret of some heroic tales during the world war.

Just recently, the latest trailer for this movie was released and it will soon hit the theaters in the middle of December. The movie is actually full packed with power casts like Matt Damon, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett who are winning actors and veterans in their own right. What is even more exciting is that this film is directed and produced by George Clooney.

Somehow, this book was based from true events during the WWII that was held just left untold until the making of the movie. This was about the efforts of a prestigious organization called the Monuments, Fine Arts and Architecture which is a division of the US military. It was composed of amazing individuals from various expertise of curators, historians and educators.

This particular work of Edsel really is an eye opener especially for the younger generations of these times. Since this is based from true events, people will get a glimpse of what could have happened during the powerful rule of the Nazis. Moreover, they will be able to know the struggles of these few men who risked their lives saving monuments and other cultural treasures.

These men hold an important mission on saving and preserving culture in whatever little they can from the hands of the rulers. Along the way, the MFAA then discovered more than five million of these art pieces stolen by Hitler. This event had definitely left a huge mark as this was considered the greatest treasure hunts in history.

The war did not only caused crumbled infrastructures but also brought ruins in every person living during that time. It may seem that their hopes and aspirations were shattered as this could have been very traumatic. In addition, each person may have its own version of boulevard of broken dreams waiting to be told to the public.

Through the efforts made by the MFAA plus with the works of extraordinary individuals, they sure save history. Instead of living in fear and hiding underground, they fight for their lives in protecting essential treasures that have shaped civilization. Moreover, the people today are even very thankful for saving a masterpiece of Da Vinci or Michelangelo.

In fact, they are remembered even today through the Monuments Men Foundation for the preservation of art. Moreover, this aims to honor those who served the organization during the World War II. On the other hand, their foundation empowers everyone to take action to protect cultural artifacts and help recover those that are still missing.

The legend told in the Monuments Men book is very exceptional and Robert Edsel have effectively spread its message. With thousands of historic items discovered, the fact remains that another thousands are still missing and gone from destruction. And in this line, the quest for these lost treasures continue onwards for the next generation.




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