Defining a Word Through Fine Art

I'm using this blog post to bring attention to the fine art world on etsy by choosing one word and posting how different artists present it through their work.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.  -John F. Kennedy 

When we say "War is over if you want it," we mean that if everyone demanded peace instead of another TV set, we'd have peace.-John Lennon 

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me and I'll proudly stand next to him to defend her still today, 'cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land, god bless the USA. -Lee Greenwood  

Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace. -Martin Luther 

With Memorial Day is this weekend I thought I'd highlight those images from an array of artists on Etsy that convey their own interpretation.

So this week's word is ... "Memory or Memorial"

Vietnam Soldier Tribute montage with poem

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45711796/vietnam-soldier-tribute-montage-with?ref=sr_list_14&ga_search_query=memory++memorial&ga_search_type=&ga_page=5&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Doughboy - 8x12 fine art photography print

http://www.etsy.com/listing/18663896/doughboy-8x12-fine-art-photography-print?ref=sr_list_7&ga_search_query=memory+memorial&ga_search_type=category&category=art.sculpture&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Only In Memory

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46638819/only-in-memory?ref=sr_list_27&ga_search_query=memory++memorial&ga_search_type=&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Unknown Soldier Honor Guard - 5x7in Mini Print

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44374664/unknown-soldier-honor-guard-5x7in-mini?ref=sr_list_31&ga_search_query=memory++memorial&ga_search_type=&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Memory of Forgotton Things - Fine Art Notecard

http://www.etsy.com/listing/11546172/memory-of-forgotton-things-fine-art?ref=sr_list_26&ga_search_query=memory+memorial+poe+team&ga_search_type=category&category=art.photography&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Names of the Fallen - 8x10 Fine Art Print

http://www.etsy.com/listing/27740533/names-of-the-fallen-8x10-fine-art-print?ref=sr_list_6&ga_search_query=memory+memorial+poe+team&ga_search_type=category&category=art.photography&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Thanks for the memories

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44008006/thanks-for-the-memories?ref=sr_list_4&ga_search_query=memorial+memory&ga_search_type=category&category=art.illustration&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Memory Keeper, New Moon Buffalo Spirit

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46179454/memory-keeper-new-moon-buffalo-spirit

Memories in the Mirror

http://www.etsy.com/listing/37607279/memories-in-the-mirror?ref=sr_list_18&ga_search_query=memory+memorial&ga_search_type=category&category=art.mixed_media&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title