A war memorial erected in Avezzano in 1926 by sculptor Ermenegildo Luppi. This type of monument, which became prevalent across Europe following the First World War, commemorates military personnel who died in armed conflict.
War memorials of this period typically serve both as public monuments and repositories of collective memory, inscribed with the names of those killed. They function as focal points for remembrance within local communities, marking sites of civic reflection and historical continuity.
Details
- Creator: Ermenegildo Luppi
- Year: 1926
- Location: Avezzano, L’Aquila, Abruzzo
- Type: War memorial sculpture
Frequently asked questions
Who created this monument?
The monument was sculpted by Ermenegildo Luppi and erected in 1926.
What purpose does a war memorial serve?
War memorials commemorate military personnel and occasionally civilians who died in warfare. They typically bear inscriptions of the names of the fallen and serve as sites of public remembrance within their communities.
When were such memorials commonly erected?
Monuments to the war dead became widespread across many nations, particularly following the two world conflicts of the twentieth century.