Publication |
2015
Abstract
Topic of my research deal with the definition of the geographic area of unique small religious monuments, their historical development and their role in terms of sacred landscape. Their area extends beyond the territory that is today called Šluknov Hook. Šluknov Hook is the northernmost region of the Czech Republic.
In the second half of the 18th century and early 19th century they were the most common type of wayside cross. Small sacral monuments respect the diversity of landscape depending on where they are placed; they differ according to the territories, regional customs, available building materials and the social status of the founder and the technological skills of the builders.