Projects / Programmes
History of Art of Slovenia, Central Europe and the Adriatic
January 1, 2004
- December 31, 2008
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 6.09.00 |
Humanities |
Art history |
|
| 5.12.00 |
Social sciences |
Architecture and Design |
|
| 6.01.00 |
Humanities |
Historiography |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| H310 |
Humanities |
Art history |
| H311 |
Humanities |
Painting |
| H312 |
Humanities |
Sculpture and architecture |
art history, fine arts, urbanism, architecture, monument protection, sculpture, painting, applied arts, design, culture, history, cultural history, Slovenia, Central Europe, Adriatic, Middle Ages, Modern Period, Early Modern Period
Researchers (10)
Organisations (2)
Abstract
The research program encompasses basic research in the history art of the Slovenian territory as well as of the neighbouring regions of Central Europe and the Adriatic, covering in particular the fields of architecture, sculpture and painting, but also including urban planning, applied arts and design, from the Middle Ages to the Modern Period. The emphasis lies on the cataloguing and researching into several well defined stylistic periods, territories, themes and artists, particularly the desiderata of art historical research; methodologically, the research follows the contemporary international practices (stylistic and functional analysis, typology, iconography and contextual issues, patronage studies, social art history). The points of departure are historical aspects with the investigation of archival materials and other written records, whereas for more recent periods the aspects of art criticism and theory are also taken into consideration. Important features here are the thematic and stylistic comparisons in broader European area, as well as the discussions of the research results within the international context. In view of the capacities of the research group as well as interests of its individual members, the research is centred on the architecture, sculpture, wall and panel painting of the Gothic and Early Renaissance periods, the architecture, sculpture and painting of the Baroque, as well as the architecture and sculpture of the 19th century, both in its national and international context.
Significance for science
In all its methodological aspects, the research program is comparable to similar art historical research carried out elsewhere in the world at university institutes and research organizations (e. g. in Austria, Germany, Italy, Croatia, etc.). Such research work not only contributes to the European and universal history of culture and thought but also to an understanding of the latest developments in art. The significance of the research program is in the exploration, presentation and contextualisation of relevant materials from the territorially determined region of Slovenia and the neighbouring regions of Central Europe and the Adriatic into a wider field of European art history, as well as in evolving a methodology that derives from the specific historical and cultural circumstances of this area.
Significance for the country
Art heritage, the basic subject of the research, is part of the national cultural heritage of Slovenia; it is therefore important for the corroboration of the national identity of our country. The inclusion of the nearby regions of Central Europe and the Adriatic enables a more objective assessment as well as adopting more elaborated and advanced research methods; these would be impossible to develop to such a degree if the research were limited to Slovenia alone. The aim of the research work is to stimulate the acquirement of a more thorough knowledge and assessment of Slovenian art of all periods, as well as to develop and reinforce art history as a scientific discipline in Slovenia.
Most important scientific results
Final report,
complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Final report,
complete report on dLib.si
