MODELING OF THE ARTISTIC FRAME OF THE FIGURATIVE IMAGE THROUGH THE PLASTIC METAPHOR (1975-1980)

Abstract

The given article reveals the evolutionary tendencies of the Moldovan figurative painting in the mid- 70s of the 20th century. Pursuing a consecutive development of the modern principles implemented since the early 60s, the national painting marked an important change, which sets out new expressive-interpretative strategies in the mid-70s. This is highlighted both by the plastic substratum of the figurative shapes and the semantic content of the message produced by the figurative image in painting. The plastic shape focuses on the metaphoric reproduction of the known face, seen or memorized, adjusted to a „figure of speech”, which reproduces in the plastic space, the image of an idea, deduced from the topic theme and reality. At the same time, the message of the subjects seeks more complex expressions, revealing a profound speech related to the introspective sensitivity of the human spirit. New intentions include some searches in the area of romantic expressionism and irrational surrealism.

Keywords

• figurative
• experiment
• metaphor
• monologue
• depth
• enigma
• perception