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Latvju raksta semantikas un struktūru skaidrojums
Interpretation of the Semantics and Structures of Latvian Ornament

Author(s): Ruta Čaupova
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore
Published by: Mākslas vēstures pētījumu atbalsta fonds
Keywords: Latvian ornament; folklore; symbols; Baltic model of the Universe

Summary/Abstract: The review examines the book "Latvju raksts un zīmes: Baltu pasaules modelis. Uzbūve. Tēli. Simbolika" (Riga, 2007) by artist and designer Valdis Celms. He takes up interpretation of Latvian ornament as revealing a Baltic model of the Universe, creating a disputable mix of folklore, art and modern physics.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 09
  • Page Range: 79-81
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: Latvian
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