Monument to the Revolution of the people of Moslavina

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Monument to the Revolution of the people of Moslavina or simply Monument to the Revolution (Croatian: Spomenik revoluciji naroda Moslavine or Spomenik revoluciji)[1][2] is a World War II memorial sculpture by Dušan Džamonja, located in Podgarić, Berek municipality, Croatia. The monument stands about 10 m high and is 20 m long. It is dedicated to the people of Moslavina during World War II.

The monument is inspired by the Greek mythological goddess of victory Nike.[2] Džamonja built it immersed in the landscape. The metallic structure in the center represents a stylized sun, which is given two asymmetric wings on the sides.[2] The monument was dedicated in 1967. by president of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito.

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References

  1. ^ "Džamonja, Dušan". Hrvatski biografski leksikon. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  2. ^ a b c "Džamonja, Dušan". Hrvatska enciklopedija (in Croatian). Leksikografski zavod Miroslav Krleža. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
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