The Art of the Interior of the Basilica in Šiluva: Outline of the Idea Programme Cover Image

Šiluvos Bazilikos Interjero Dailé: Idéjinés Programos Metmenys
The Art of the Interior of the Basilica in Šiluva: Outline of the Idea Programme

Author(s): Laima Šinkūnaitė
Subject(s): Cultural history, History of Church(es), Visual Arts, Aesthetics
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: The basilica of The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Birth of Šiluva; sculptural decor; altarpieces;

Summary/Abstract: In the iconographical program of the Basilica of The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Birth of Ðiluva the main three interlacing themes are developed: Mother of God who gave the birth to the Saviour, Jesus Christ who established the Church and the Church. These three themes are also supplemented by other subjects from Old and New Testaments whish are important for whole iconographical program. The essence of the church interior decoration consists of three altars ensemble, which is located in the space of presbytery and side naves, four altars by pillars, pulpit and baptistery and also loft stand in the space of central nave. The iconographical program of this church is realized of the sculptor Tomas Podgaiskis. The iconographical program contains dramatization, beautiful visual effects, baroque dash which matches with seriousness of Classicism.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 57
  • Page Range: 179-189
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Lithuanian