Creating the symbols of state and defending the dead

  • 2003-02-13
  • Darius James Ross
Heraldry is an art form that is a mystery for most people, made up of strange looking creatures, Latin phrases and undecipherable symbols. But a team of devoted artists and academics are patiently and painstakingly putting together Lithuania's heraldic heritage, many crests of which have to be created from scratch. As Lithuania prepares to celebrate its independence day, we take a look at the work involved in this intriguing process. In a comfortable attic studio not far from Vilnius University, Lithuanian artist-laureate Arvydas Kazdailis spends a good part of his time devising new cres...
 
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