THE ARTISTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF DAVID BEK’S STATUE AND ITS ROLE WITHIN ARMENIAN FINE ART

Abstract

The artistic analysis of the monumental statue "David Bek" by the sculptor Sargis Baghdasaryan is introduced. During the research, we studied and presented the history of the creation of the statue, its technical features and artistic value. In doing so, we observed the formal and material features of the sculpture, paying attention to the dynamic position, details and combination with the surrounding landscape. A special attention to the compositional solutions of the sculpture is paid, in particular the statue attached to the 17-meter pedestal made in the form of a high relief, where the horse’s four legs are in the air. The article reveals the artistic significance of the statue and its role in the context of Armenian fine art. In the article, we also discussed the symbolic meaning of the statue in the context of the Armenian National Liberation War. It should be noted that the author's decision to depict the historical figure "David Bek" has become not only a valuable example of art, but also an important symbol of national identity and cultural heritage.