<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The sacral objects have great meaning in the cultural landscape in Slovakia. There are several types according to the significance, size and location, which could be identified in the countries, where the major religion is Christianity. The paper deals with the assessment of the sacral objects from architectural and urban point of view and also according to the presence of greenery accompanying the object. The surveyed area was the Senica region, located in the western part of Slovakia. The hidden symbolism and meaning of these objects could be find in their formation and precise placement. The greenery, which was planted by them – the type and number – has also significant meaning. The group of trees draws attention to a small sacral object, which could be noticed from distance, they protect it and support it. There are descriptions and explanations in stories and memories. Obviously, in the past, these objects did not have only symbolic meaning, but also a concrete spiritual significance for society. The field survey was carried out in 2017. Several criteria were evaluated: the location of the objects, the architectural background and the trees inventory.</p></abstract>

The sacral objects have great meaning in the cultural landscape in Slovakia. There are several types according to the significance, size and location, which could be identified in the countries, where the major religion is Christianity. The paper deals with the assessment of the sacral objects from architectural and urban point of view and also according to the presence of greenery accompanying the object. The surveyed area was the Senica region, located in the western part of Slovakia. The hidden symbolism and meaning of these objects could be find in their formation and precise placement. The greenery, which was planted by them – the type and number – has also significant meaning. The group of trees draws attention to a small sacral object, which could be noticed from distance, they protect it and support it. There are descriptions and explanations in stories and memories. Obviously, in the past, these objects did not have only symbolic meaning, but also a concrete spiritual significance for society. The field survey was carried out in 2017. Several criteria were evaluated: the location of the objects, the architectural background and the trees inventory.

Assessment of Small Sacral Objects in the Senica Region, Slovakia

Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Acta Horticulturae et Regiotecturae

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The sacral objects have great meaning in the cultural landscape in Slovakia. There are several types according to the significance, size and location, which...

Assessment of Small Sacral Objects in the Senica Region, Slovakia

Published Online: Jun 26, 2019

Page range: 37 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ahr-2019-0007

Keywords
small sacral objects, cultural landscape, Senica, Slovakia, assessment of greenery

© 2019 Mária Bihuňová et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Assessment of Small Sacral Objects in the Senica Region, Slovakia

Published Online: Jun 26, 2019

Page range: 37 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ahr-2019-0007

Keywordssmall sacral objects, cultural landscape, Senica, Slovakia, assessment of greenery

© 2019 Mária Bihuňová et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
small sacral objects, cultural landscape, Senica, Slovakia, assessment of greenery