Wednesday, November 13, 2013

The Legend Of The 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.

As the published work of Edsel have grown interest among readers, a movie version for this is intended to be released later in December. The film is starred by veteran and winning actors like Matt Damon, John Goodman and Bill Murray. The other good part about this film is that the director is George Clooney.

This book is actually based from the stories of real men and women that made up the Monuments, Fine Arts and Architecture. During the second world war, they serve the organization and were on a great mission to save the art and culture of Europe. Coming from all walks of life, they are made with historians, curators and artists who commit in realizing this vision.

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.

What is even more amazing is that the Monuments Men Foundation was formulated in honor of their service to art preservation. More importantly, this organization is in honor of those brave souls who fought hard to won over such historical artifacts. The mission did not actually end as more treasures are still left to be discovered.

Indeed, Robert Edsel made an effective story to tell the historical moments in the Monuments Men book. Even until this day, more cultural artifacts are left to be found and discovered as they could be buried or lost forever due the destruction from the war. And in this, a new mission arises to continue the quest for the next treasure hunt.




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