Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito commissioned these monuments ("Spomeniks") between the 60s and 70s to commemorate WWII battle sites. They were designed by a number of artists and sculptors to display the strength of the Socialist Republic. They were popular attractions during the 80s but have since lost most of their meaning and symbolism.
These photos were taken by photographer Jan Kempenaers - who also happens to have a 64 page hardcover book containing photos of these monuments for sale.
I want to go to there.
Labels: architecture, history, photography, russia, sculpture, statue, war
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