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Evgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich. Soviet sculpture.
In the center of Berlin, in Treptow Park, where the fraternal cemetery of soldiers of the Soviet Army, who died in battles against fascism, is located, a huge bronze monument of the Soviet soldier-liberator towers. In his right hand is a sword, dissecting a fascist swastika lying at his feet, on his left hand he carefully holds a rescued child. This statue has received worldwide recognition. It personifies the image of the Soviet Army, which defeated Hitler’s fascism. The author of this remarkable monument is Evgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich.
Vuchetich’s career began in the second half of the 1930s, but his talent became especially versatile in the post-war period. Continue reading
Policy for art
Jewelry, an icon, a favorite picture, an engraving and a clock of grandfather – these things are precious to us, they keep the memory of centuries, the history of family, clan, country. Jewelry, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, design projects, photo-audio-video archives, unique musical instruments, postage stamps, awards, medals, awards and memorable signs – all this was created by more than one generation of labor. Objects of art have long been one of the highly profitable means of capital allocation. For the majority of their owners, it is inappropriate to raise the issue of price, because for them they are priceless! Continue reading
