The culture of “short” memory : the forgotten monuments related to the events of the Second World War in Serbia
Summary: The paper deals with the culture of memory, the phenomenon of forgotten monuments dedicated to the events of the Second World War. Among the different forms of cultural and historical heritage, memorial monuments occupy a special place. Periodical upheavals led to the emergence of their new meaning, whose duration may be short-lived, reflecting the inability of people to enjoy the historical heritage as a means of creating new cultural patterns. During the second half of the 20th century, thousands of monuments throughout the former Yugoslavia were built, which, in their own way, mark the events of the Second World War. Monumental sculptures are constructed as abstract plastics. Today most of these monuments, as well as their symbolism, are neglected and unwanted.
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2021
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Key words: monuments, World War II, the culture of memory, Serbia.