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| Subject: | Re: New movie |  |
| Date: | Jun 10, 2008 |
| From: | Steve Campbell | |
Yes I heard about this movie and can't wait for the translated version (R5 or dare I hope for aXXo?)
"Blue swastikas (fylfot) were drawn on the surfaces of the first airplanes of the Finnish Air Force in Umea. (donator of the airplanes: Graf Eric v. Rosen). ...The Swastikas used by the Finnish Air force from 1918 till 1945 have no connection with the German Nazi-symbols, which were painted in black and used on its sharp side..."
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"The swastika is an ancient Finnish symbol and therefore liberally used in arts and crafts of the period of nationalism - 19th century to the early 20th century. Because the idea of Finland as an independent nation was so new, the need for powerful symbols that reinforced this idea was even greater. The swastika was dynamic, exotic and folkloristic - perfect for art with a message in the late 19th century. Artists who wanted to evoke a "national consciousness" incorporated the symbol in their paintings. It became a suitable basis for patterns and designs in the spirit of national romanticism and art nouveau - and continued to blend in with art deco and modernism. To the left, an illustration by Alb. Gebhard, from the cover of Nuori Suomi 1901. It seems to have a political message as it depicts Suomineito - the Maid of Finland, symbol of the young Finnish nation - spreading a fire.
Traditional decorative patterns in Carelian handiwork sometimes include the swastika, aka "vääräpää" ("crooked head"). The folklorist Theodor Schvindt collected and published such patterns in Ompelu- ja nauhakoristeita (1st edition 1893, 2nd edition SKS 1982, Helsinki)."
Also very poular throughout the world until now :).
Steve |
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