Historical Concept of the Representativeness of Lithuanian City Squares
Gintautas Tiškus (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania)
Abstract
The article gives an overview of the historical development of the town squares from antiquity to the present day: patterns, location in the city plan structure, functions and the change in its architectural environmental. It examines the spatial structure of Lithuanian historic cities, shape of squares, dimensions and architectural environment. Finally, the change in functions and artistic expression of Lithuanian squares is discussed as well as attributes that determine representativeness.
Article in:
Lithuanian
Article published:
2015-05-06
Keyword(s): city; urban planning; square; representativeness; artistic expression; sculpture.
DOI: 10.3846/mla.2015.719
Science – Future of Lithuania / Mokslas – Lietuvos Ateitis ISSN 2029-2341, eISSN 2029-2252
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