Reprezentacinės aikštės samprata. Miesto kaip teksto idėja, meninės raiškos ir ideologijos sąveika
The Concept of a Representative Square, The Idea of the City as a Text, the Interaction between Artistic Expression and Ideology

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses the concept of representation, formulates the notion of a representative square, and argues that these squares, according to their representational nature, can be of two types: the ones adapted for state ceremonies, mass commemoration of national holidays (large, with a lot of open space); the ones marking social identity (with a small open space, a monument). A square can be of both types. The hierarchical status of a square is understood as a more important position in relation to other squares. It is noted that squares are a key spatial tool for creating links between different urban structures. Although the architecture of squares is characterised by constant change and transformation, the genius loci remains. The idea of the city as a text is discussed, the importance of the aesthetics of the environment for representation is pointed out, and attention is drawn to possible trends in the reconstruction of squares, abandoning ideological monuments in favour of the possibility of social proximity, cooperation and self-expression, rather than unity on an ideological-political basis.

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