Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering 2015 Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages: 283-300
https://doi.org/10.2298/FUACE1503283M
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Relationship between traditional and contemporary elements in the architecture of Orthodox churches at the turn of the millennium
Manić Božidar (Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia (IAUS), Belgrade)
Niković Ana (Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia (IAUS), Belgrade)
Marić Igor (Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia (IAUS), Belgrade)
The paper will present the contemporary practice of church architecture in
Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian and Greek orthodox churches, at the end of the
XX and the beginning of the XXI century, and analyse the relationship of
traditional and contemporary elements, with the aim of determining main
trends and development tendencies. Free development of sacred architecture
was interrupted by long reigns of authorities opposed to Orthodox
Christianity. After the downfall of Communist regimes, conditions were
created for the unobstructed construction of sacred buildings in all Orthodox
countries, while the issue of traditional church architecture re-emerged as
important. Further development of Orthodox church architecture may be
affected by some issues raised in relation to the structure and form of
liturgy, regarding the internal organisation of the temple. The freedom of
architectural creation is strongly supported by the richness of forms created
throughout history. Traditionalist approaches to the architectural shaping of
churches are dominant even nowadays, tradition being understood and
interpreted individually. At the same time, efforts to introduce contemporary
architectural expression into church architecture have been increasing and
gaining strength.
Keywords: church architecture, Orthodox Christianity, traditional, contemporary
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