Decide what artifact you would like to create.
The artifact that I decided to create, as you can see it, is a paper plane. This one seems very difficult to create, but with a little bit of practice, it becomes very simple to do. When I was young, my friends and I used to create that kind of paper plane to play. The one that I have in my hand will not fly if you throw it into the air; instead, it flew in our imagination when we were young boys, fascinated with planes and travels.
What icons would you like to incorporate in your chose artifact?
When I look at my paper plane, I think automatically to the only one super plane that everyone knows on the planet earth: Air Force 1. Air Force 1 is not only a plane. It is the official air traffic control calling of any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. This plane, as the White House, which is the place where the US president lives, is considered as a sacred artifact for all Americans. This plane is capable of refueling midair, and it can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. Air Force 1 is really a well-known symbol of the American presidency and its power.
What functions will your icons serve?
Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States of America, recognizable not just in the American culture but all across the world. The plane is decorated with the word "United States of America," the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States. All these symbols are synonym of power and success.
What myths should be considered in your chosen artifact?
The myth that I may consider in my artifact is probably the American dream.
Why did you choose those myths?
I believe that success is what the American Dream is all about, and Air Force 1 is one of the most important symbols of success of the United States Nation. It was in 1943, for the first time that the idea came that a special plane is required for the President of America to travel. The main purpose was to increase the security and safety of President of America.
What beliefs would you like to convey in your artifact?
The most important belief that I would like to convey is that America is the land of the free, the land of success, and the land where everything you want can be possible. Artifact such as the statue of Liberty, Air Force one, the White House, the declaration of Independence… etc have helped make this country better, wiser and more prosperous with the diversity of melting pot
What is the role of stereotype and rituals in your artifact?
Rituals and stereotypes play a great role in the security and the image of Air Force my artifact. Since it symbolizes the greatness of the USA, this plane needs to reflect it in all the senses.
What hero will you create in your artifact? What values will the hero evoke?
In my artifact, the hero who first came in my mind is Captain America, the first avenger. This fictional superhero first appears in 1941, during the Second World War. Captain America, In the comic books, was the alter ego of Steve Rogers, a sickly and thin young man who was enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum in order to aid the United States war effort. He was brave, courageous, and patriotic toward his country. Those are the values that I can evoke when thinking about this superhero. Americans are proud of him, because he is the reflection of the power of the United States of America, so is Air Force 1.
Will you use celebrity in your artifact? If so, why will you choose that particular celebrity?
The particular celebrity I will choose in my artifact is President Barrack Obama, current president of the United States of America. The celebrity of the plane is link to the one of the President, simply because the plane was originally made for him. For example, Air force one got the status of most desired, most photographed plane in the world. It is a celebrity.
What formula(s) you would like to use or create for your artifact?
Every time Air Force 1 lands to a foreign country, it is like the entire United States move to this country. Before it lands, a great number of procedures and security check are executed first on the plane and secondly on the country of destination. After that, the plane takes the sky. It can be refueled in mid-air if the destination is very far away. This plane is able to stay in the air without landing for a long time with a full tank. When it arrive at destination, the crew immediately prepare for the next departure and security procedures, just to ensure a total security and zero failure for their mission.
What values will your artifact demonstrate?
It is the most famous, the most photographed plane on the world. It is more than a plane. It is the symbol of the success of the United States of America. It shows pride and dedications for all American, and especially for the people who work hard to make it fly, and be the most reliable possible for the President.
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