Lojze Dolinar
Slovene sculptor
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Lojze Dolinar (April 19, 1893 – September 9, 1970) was a Slovenian sculptor recognized for his impact on local and global 19th- and 20th-century art.[1] When he moved to America he worked in architectural plastic art and thereafter in antique and modern art.[2] In 1931 he went to Belgrade and between World War I and World War II he became one of the most sought-out monument sculptors.[3] In 1946 he joined the Belgrade Fine Arts Academy and three years later got a professorship there.[4] Among others he was taught by Alojzij Repič[5] and worked with Jože Plečnik.[6]
Sculptures
- The Blind One[7]
- Portrait of Rihard Jakopič[8]
- Janez Evangelist Krek's tombstone[9]
- Revolution monument, statues in Slovenian Square, Kranj[10][11]
- Two Calvary monuments in Ljubljana[12]
- Ivan Hribar, Sphinx and Joy[13]
- Fallen student-soldiers monument[14]
- Moses[15]
- A Shepherd[16]
In 1966 his works were showcased in a Kranj special museum at the Town Hall.[17] In 1969 he received the Prešeren Award.[18]
