Интериорът на жилището на българската градска интелигенция 1878- 1912 г.
House Interior of Bulgarian Town Intelligentsia 1878-1912

Summary/Abstract: The changes in the house interior of the intelligentsia in big Bulgarian towns in 1878-1912, are closely connected with the now planning and functions of the house, but in some cases they are ahead of, or lag behind them. In fitting-up their houses the people from this social group introduce many innovations, but still do not give up the tradition. The replacement of old house furnishing with a new one is a rapid, but nevertheless a smooth process, as intelligentsia shows differentiated attitudes towards the achievements of Bulgarian traditional material culture. The leading role in the innovative processes is lead by those from Bulgarian intelligentsia, who have studies abroad, or those, for whom the house interior is important for their professional success. In the late 90-ies the last group shows a special interest for folk fitting-up of the house and start to study, preserve and accommodate it to modern everyday life. The changes in the interior of Bulgarian intelligentsia in big Bulgarian towns reveal the increased self-consciousness of this social group, the wish to demonstrate their connection with prestigious European culture, but without losing their national identity; their devotedness to Renaissance traditions and the strive to improve the everyday life standart for the entire Bulgarian society.

• Details
• Contents