Maya Ying Lin said she wanted her Vietnam Veterans' Memorial (fig. 1.29)to be __________.

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Maya Ying Lin wanted her Vietnam Veterans' Memorial to be honest about the reality of war, specifically the Vietnam War, and the sacrifices and losses made by the soldiers. The design of the memorial reflects this intention, with its black granite walls inscribed with the names of over 58,000 soldiers who died in the war. It creates a solemn and reflective space where visitors can pay their respects and remember the human cost of war. The memorial does not focus on the politics or government's role in the war, but instead emphasizes the individual soldiers and their sacrifices.

Maya Ying Lin Said She Wanted her Vietnam Veterans' Memorial