Juri Lotman
Historian and scholar of semiotics
Born
1922
103 years ago
Died
October 28th, 1993
31 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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Contributed significantly to the field of semiotics and cultural studies. Founded the Tartu-Moscow Semiotic School, influencing many scholars in the discipline. Published numerous works on the interplay of culture, literature, and language, including 'The Structure of the Artistic Text'. Explored the role of texts within their cultural contexts and examined how meaning is constructed in society.
Founded the Tartu-Moscow Semiotic School
Authored 'The Structure of the Artistic Text'
Influenced semiotics and cultural studies
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