,,Jėzaus Nazariečio" siužetas XX a. II pusės Lietuvos dailėje: formų ir įvaizdžio kaita
The subject of Jesus Nazareth in Lithuanian art of 2nd half of 20th century: exchange of forms and image

Summary/Abstract: The works on the subject of Jesus Nazareth are discussed in the context of the cultural, religious and political-social life of Lithuania in the indicated period. The article gives statistical data and discusses changes in the form and iconography of these works and the image of Jesus.Since the beginning of the 18th till the middle of the 20th century, variations of the image of Jesus Nazareth, the Redeemed, glorified by Trinitarians, spread in Lithuanian church and folk art. The subject scarcely existed in the soviet times because of the restrictions of religion. But even then monuments were built in cemeteries and churchyards, works for private use were created. Since the time of Lithuanian revival Sąjūdis (1988-1989) till our days the subject of Jesus Nazareth is popular again in Lithuanian art. Statues and relieves were created in monuments and crosses of various composition, also chamber statues, paintings, imagery and other works.The subject of Jesus Nazareth was fit to memorialize Lithuanian history of the 20th century (occupation, victimizations of people, torturing and exile) because of its traditional image of the arrested and judged Righteous. The iconography of the subject was changed a little: the string on Jesus' hands was transformed into a cross, religious and Lithuanian national symbols and inscriptions are often composed next to the figure of the Lord.

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