The Signification of Symbolism of Existence and Personalities in Stasys Žirgulis Sculpture Cover Image

Asmenybių Ir Būtie S Ženklų Įprasminimas Stasio Žirgulio Skulptūroje
The Signification of Symbolism of Existence and Personalities in Stasys Žirgulis Sculpture

Author(s): Raimonda Simanaitienė
Subject(s): Cultural history, Visual Arts, Semiology, Aesthetics, Existentialism
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: Stasys Žirgulis; sculptor; decorative plastics; monumental sculpture; monument; portrait;

Summary/Abstract: In the article, the author analyses the most important memorial-like works and sculptures of well-known Lithuanian people by the distinguished Lithuanian sculptor, Stasys Žirgulis. Also, the monumental and small sculptures, full of strong associative and symbolic themes loved by the artist, are discussed here. The plot peculiarities and their expressions in plastics are presented. The artist’s extraordinary knowledge of materials is emphasized as well. S. Žirgulis’s creative development is summarized by highlighting the diversity of the artist’s works that predisposed a significant parting of two stylistic tendencies in the sculptor’s oeuvre.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 85
  • Page Range: 86-91
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Lithuanian