No, perhaps a ruler who would be more deserving of a centuries-old memory of compatriots than Peter 1 monument in Moscow by the famous sculptor Zurab Tsereteli is one of the most controversial works of the author.
Around this monument has fifteen years do not cease debate, it causes a lot of different opinions.From the viewpoint of artistic value, it is treated differently.In spite of this, as an example of engineering art is unique.
Description of the monument to Peter the Great Monument in Moscow is located on the island of reinforced concrete, designed specifically for its installation.The supporting base structure installed stainless steel in the form of a frame on which a bronze lining.The figure of Peter, the ship and the lower segment of the monument were collected separately and only after that were built on a common, prepared in advance pedestal.
original way designed guys ship.They are made of metal wires connected to each other and oscillating when the wind blows.In other words, the guy made like real.
faced high bronze monument, protecting it from the damaging effects of the environment.The figure of the emperor for additional protection is covered by a special varnish, contributing to the preservation of color.
Sail ship made hollow to facilitate the top of the monument.Their basis is the lightweight metal frame.All fixing the monument made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion.Inside the monument there is a staircase designed for restorers established to assess the state of the internal structure.
As already mentioned, the bronze, the king stood on an artificial island.To simulate the movement of the ship through the waves in the grounds of the island are equipped with fountains.Looking at the composition of the impression that the ship cuts through the waves.
History
bronze statue was erected in 1997.Many media outlets have argued that it is a monument dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Europeans, and on the pedestal was originally assumed figure of Christopher Columbus.
However, attempts to sell the author of the monument to the Americans or Spaniards failed.After that, the monument was presented to the authorities and the author of the city as a gift in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy.As a result, the composition became a hero Peter 1 monument in Moscow, still causes heated debate among the public and experts.Fifth in September 1997 marked the opening of the statue to mark the 850th anniversary of Moscow.
monument to Peter I Moscow accepted without enthusiasm, especially because the anniversary of the fleet was in 1996, t. E. A gift "too late" for the whole year.Employees represented by Navy Admiral Selivanov appealed to the Russian government requesting that in honor of their professional holiday in the capital of another monument was installed, according to the sketch artist Lev Kerbel.However, the city authorities ignored the request of the sailors.
ratio of Muscovites at the monument
Most of the capital's residents believe that the giant statue of Emperor has little artistic value, and does not fit into the city's skyline.
to world culture we know many cases when unusual or strange sculptures glorify their heroes and authors.For example, Monument Wenceslas on a dead horse, situated in the center of Prague, Heddingtonsky pedestal depicting shark crashed into the roof of the house, or the well-known Brussels Manneken Pis.His attraction to the same kind of boast, and Moscow, Russia.Monument to Peter I in Moscow came into the world top ten "unsympathetic" structures.
monuments in other cities
Tsar Peter left in the history of our homeland's greatest track as unorthodox reformer, the governor, military leader and, no doubt, a great despot.Not only Moscow and St. Petersburg Peter's famous monuments.
monument to Peter have in Kaliningrad, Voronezh, Vyborg, Makhachkala, Samara, Sochi and Taganrog, Lipetsk, and even in European cities - Riga, Antwerp, Rotterdam, London.
several volumes is not enough to talk about how much did for Russia Peter 1 monument in Moscow and other cities for decades to preserve the appearance of the greatest of Russian monarchs.
few words about the author
famous sculptor and artist Zurab Tsereteli was born in Tbilisi, in 1934, three days before Christmas.Higher education he received in the Academy of Arts in Tbilisi.Then he studied in France, where he met with prominent painters - Chagall and Picasso.
60 years in the life of the sculptor marked the beginning of active work in the monumental genre.One of the most famous creations Tsereteli considered "Peter 1" - a monument in Moscow.His works are known not only in Russia and the CIS.
Tsereteli sculptures are in America ("Tear of Grief," "Good Defeats Evil"), the UK ("break down the wall of mistrust"), Spain ("Victory").
