Algirdo Dovydėno Vitražai Sakralinėje Architektūroje: Temų Prasmės Ir Stiklo Iškalba
Algirdas Dovydenas Stained-Glass Works in Sacral Architecture: Meanings of the Themes and Glass Eloquence

Summary/Abstract: The author analyses the stained-glass works of artist Algirdas Dovydenas which are integrated in many sacral areas. The works decorating Rainiai Martyrdom chapel and the Franciscan Monastery chapel near the Hill of Crosses are analyzed in detail. Also great attention is paid to the stained-glass works embedded in St. Nicholas church in Vilnius, church of Lithuanian Martyrs in Domeikava, and church of Blessed Virgin Mary Christian Relief in Nida. The thematic peculiarities and plastic expression of the before mentioned works are presented. Moreover, the author’s great knowledge and original usage of the techniques of glass art will be emphasized. Lastly, the development of A. Dovydenas sacral stained-glass works is summarized by highlighting the evolution of his works towards an innovative artistic approach.

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