Aliagha Vahid Monument, Bronze monument in Old City, Azerbaijan
The Aliagha Vahid Monument is a bronze sculpture located in the Old City of Baku, notable for its unusual composition. The work portrays the poet's head with allegorical figures woven throughout his hair, creating a lively and symbolic form.
The sculpture was completed in 1990 by sculptor Rahib Hasanov and architect Sanan Salamzade, following a proposal made in 1989. The work was later moved from the Azerbaijani State Philharmonic Hall to its current location in the Icherisheher district.
The monument honors Aliagha Vahid, a poet who revived the medieval ghazal form in Azerbaijani poetry and continues to be celebrated in literary circles today. The figure itself becomes an artwork that represents his artistic legacy and influence on the literary landscape.
The monument is located in the Old City, a historic district that can be explored on foot and is easily accessible. Visitors should explore the area during warmer months, as it is an outdoor site and travel is on foot.
The sculpture integrates scenes from the poet's life, including his wedding and funeral, into its structure. Particularly striking is how the head itself is shaped like a growing form, symbolically representing his development as an artist.
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