We stayed overnight in Targu Jiu during our trip towards western Romania, and it seemed a pleasant little town. The following morning we were invited to take a walk through a nearby park and I, for one, was astonished by what we saw. The town's central park was home to a series of impressive sculptures by one of the country's foremost artists, Brancusi (1876 to 1957). This post pays homage to the fascinating works commemorating Romania's involvement in the first world war and the death of many soldiers in the various campaigns.
The works lie in a more or less straight line through the city from the banks of the Jiu river. The town itself is, like many in Romania, situated on a Roman settlement and that in turn lies where a Dacian village used to stand. They were finished in about 1938 and survived both the second world war and later communist attempts to remove what was termed bourgeoise art. All of us rather liked what we saw and were glad they were saved. Have a look.
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The Gate of Kiss.
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The Alley of Stools.
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The Table of Silence.
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The Endless Column.
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Perhaps you don't like modern art, but I found these sculptures rewarding.
AS
The works lie in a more or less straight line through the city from the banks of the Jiu river. The town itself is, like many in Romania, situated on a Roman settlement and that in turn lies where a Dacian village used to stand. They were finished in about 1938 and survived both the second world war and later communist attempts to remove what was termed bourgeoise art. All of us rather liked what we saw and were glad they were saved. Have a look.
The Gate of Kiss.
The Alley of Stools.
The Table of Silence.
The Endless Column.
Perhaps you don't like modern art, but I found these sculptures rewarding.
AS
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