Describe the role of aesthetics and art in memorial structures.

Describe the role of aesthetics and art in memorial structures. Compare and contrast examples from ancient burials, Christian burials, Islamic mausoleums, and Modern/Contemporary memorial art and practices. What do you think is the most important aesthetic and/or symbolic part of a burial monument today? Provide at least two photographs that exemplify these ideas. You can take your own photographs or find examples on the web.