Lotyniški užrašai šiuolaikinio Europos miesto sociokultūrinėje erdvėje

The article investigates the tradition of using the Latin language as a universal representative of ancient culture and a key link in the intellectual and cultural integration of europe.The dead language did not only receive a new life by drawing parallels with modernity and maximum proximity to the realities of today, but it also expanded the field of its use.Latin inscriptions on various objects are an integral part of the image of a modern city; they are both reception and propaganda of the ancient heritage.The article defines the concept of inscription, makes a classification of the inscriptions, presents their analysis with cultural and historical comments.The focus is laid on Latin inscriptions in the socio-cultural space of the European continuum of the 20 th and 21 st centuries.The use of the Latin language in the creation of the inscription demonstrates the intellectual level, value attitudes, creative self-expression, or exclusivity. SaNTRaUKaStraipsnyje nagrinjama lotyn kalbos, svarbios europos intelektualins ir kultrins integracijos grandies, atstovaujancios universaliai antikinei kultrai, vartojimo tradicija.mirusi kalba ne tik atgijo naujam gyvenimui, bet ir iplt savo vartojimo lauk, brdama paraleles su dabartimi bei maksimaliai priartdama

Art · Urban Development and Cultural Heritage · Urbanization and City Planning