Satirical graphics in the creation of the plastic artist Iurie Rumeanțev Cover Image

Grafica satirică în creaţia plasticianului Iurie Rumeanţev
Satirical graphics in the creation of the plastic artist Iurie Rumeanțev

Author(s): Lucia ADASCALIŢA
Subject(s): Visual Arts, Sociology of Art, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Institutul Patrimoniului Cultural al Academiei de Științe a Moldovei
Keywords: fine arts; social theme; satirical graphics; caricature; book graphics;

Summary/Abstract: Satirical graphics are one of resonance in the visual arts of the Republic of Moldova. Similar to a social and cultural barometer, it highlighted the perception and plastic reflection of events and changes typical of the weather. Quite a few plastic artists contributed to this, among whom the graphic artist Iurie Rumeanțev. The artist showed skill, artistry and originality in the perspective of emphasizing some interesting facets of everyday life. During his creative activity, the artist creates numerous satirical sheets that see the light of day in various publications, including the satire and humor magazine "Chipăruș", the magazine "Femeia Moldovei", the newspaper "Tinerimea Moldovei", etc. Frequently participating in international exhibitions, Iurie Rumeanțev is appreciated with diplomas and medals both for his caricatures and for his book graphics. Artistically reflecting the social life of the era in which he worked, Iurie Rumeanțev managed to create valuable graphic sheets in which, situations, frequently encountered in everyday life, are mirrored in an ironic way. At the same time, the artist excludes distortions of shape and hideousness in the representation of the characters, emphasizing the artistic revelations of the human essence. Simultaneously with the satirical graphics, Iurie Rumeanțev also manages to persevere in book graphics by making reference works.

  • Issue Year: 30/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 112-117
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Romanian