Lojze Dolinar (April 19, 1893 – September 9, 1970) was a Slovenian sculptor recognized for his impact on local and global 19th- and 20th-century art.^[1] When he moved to America he worked in architectural plastic art and thereafter in antique and modern art.^[2] In 1931 he went to Belgrade and between World War I and World War II he became one of the most sought-out monument sculptors.^[3] In 1946 he joined the Belgrade Fine Arts Academy and three years later got a professorship there.^[4] Among others he was taught by Alojzij Repič^[5] and worked with Jože Plečnik.^[6]

Sculptures

1. The Blind One^[7]
2. Portrait of Rihard Jakopič^[8]
3. Janez Evangelist Krek's tombstone^[9]
4. Statues in Slovenian Square, Kranj^[10]
5. Two Calvary monuments in Ljubljana^[11]
6. Ivan Hribar, Sphinx and Joy^[12]
7. Fallen student-soldiers monument^[13]
8. Revolution Monument, Kranj^[14]
9. Moses^[15]
10. A Shepherd^[16]

In 1966 his works were showcased in a Kranj special museum at the Town Hall.^[17] In 1969 he received the Prešeren Award.^[18]