Open AccessNAUJAUSI PAMINKLŲ PAVIDALAI VILNIAUS MIESTO CENTRINĖS DALIES AIKŠTĖSE
Author(s) -
Audrius Novickas
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of architecture and urbanism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 2029-7955
pISSN - 2029-7947
DOI - 10.3846/13921630.2009.33.145-157
Subject(s) - ideology , realization (probability) , expression (computer science) , composition (language) , sociology , epistemology , architectural engineering , engineering , computer science , mathematics , linguistics , philosophy , political science , law , statistics , programming language , politics
The paper deals with the recent projects of monuments and their realization for the squares of the central part of Vilnius. The aim of the analysis is to reveal essential features of recent memorial designs and their influence on the form and content of specific public spaces. The analysis of recent designs for Arkikatedra, V. Kudirka and Luki[sbreve]kės Squares is contextu- alized with the help of a brief review of historic monuments of Vilnius. Particular attention is paid to the semantic aspect of architectural monument composition, imagery, technologies and materials. A conclusion is drawn that recent memorial designs for public squares are based on conservative ideology, and its development is mostly limited to traditional means of expression and usage of power symbols. Nevertheless, there are indications of a growing number of design proposals that are directed toward attempts to broaden the concept of monumental art and to bring out innovative tendencies.