Fizionomii identitare culturale universale. Importanța Columnei din Forul lui Traian (Roma) pentru cultura universală și a României
Universal and Cultural Identitary Physiognomies. The Importance of the Column from the Forum of Trajan (Rome) for the Universal Culture and for Romania

Summary/Abstract: In this conference, aspects of the scenes of the Column of Trajan's Forum are discussed, the multiple historical, artistic and iconographic information offering the documentary “film” carved in Carrara marble, made during the reign of Trajan (98-117 AD). Also, fundamental aspects regarding the representations of the compositions of the Column in European art are highlighted. Due to the exceptional artistic quality, composition and portraiture, from the heyday of Trajan’s reign, Roman sculptural art was studied and drawn by the greatest artists of the Renaissance and Baroque, but also by those who were part of the artistic currents that have followed. Among these important artists, Michelangelo Buonarroti admired the compositions of the Column. Of inestimable historical and cultural value, the Column is one of the cultural identity symbols of Romania. Being also a European cultural symbol, it essentially contributes to the European identity unity, for a better understanding and collaboration between the diversity of cultures, to the increase of Romania’s prestige and image in the world. Having the decisive role of uniting us, of broadening our horizons, no matter what differentiates us, culture means knowledge, understanding and, equally, identity for all.

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