Neostyle sacral architecture and its manifestation in Slovakia Cover Image

Neoslohová sakrálna architektúra a jej prejavy na Slovensku
Neostyle sacral architecture and its manifestation in Slovakia

Author(s): Andrej Botek
Subject(s): History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Architecture
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Sacral architecture; neostyles; eclecticism; catholic and evangelic churches; renewal; synagogues; Slovakia

Summary/Abstract: The changes in social, national and cultural conciousness around a third into the 19th century brought also inspiration in the field of artistic and architectural creation. There was an emphasis oo the artist´s individuality, and inner movements were characteristic. The dynamism and freedom of creation stood in contrast to classicist reservedness and moderation. State, church and national communities simultaneously look for security and support in tradition. It brings preferred historical themes and a direct connection to the historical principles of creation in architecture. The neostyles were applied, and by the end of the 19th century, so was eclecticism. This article deals with the origin and development of neostyles in the field of sacral architecture with a focus on Slovak territory.

  • Issue Year: 12/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 24-40
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Slovak