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Notice (permalien)
Réf.
41478
Type
conference item
Titre
Meeting point of the dead and the alive : discovering the symbols of national consciousness and funeral culture - transmitting the spirit of the space thru the reconstruction works of the mausoleums of Hungarian historical persons
Langues
English
Auteurs
Jelenik, Katalin
Date
2008
Pages
13 p.
Titre de conférence
16th ICOMOS General Assembly and International Symposium: ‘Finding the spirit of place – between the tangible and the intangible’
Lieu de conférence
Québec, Canada
Date de conférence
29 sept – 4 oct 2008
Mots-clés
funerary architecture / mausolea / reconstruction / intangible heritage / conservation of historic monuments / historic buildings / symbolism
Pays mentionnés
Hungary
Personnalités
Batthyány, Lajos (politician) / Deák, Ferenc (politician)
Résumé en anglais
It was a challenge to find and visualize the spirit of the end of 19th century during the architectural reconstruction of the mausoleums of Batthyány Lajos - the first Hungarian primeminister – and Deák Ferencz – who was the Sage of the Country at the reform period.The applied features on the „buildings” are based on the forgotten cultural and historical symbols of the 19th century. Historical background: In Hungary the War of Independence started in 1848. After the defeat of the War the prime minister Batthyány Lajos was executed.The Settlement of 1867 secured the autonomy of Hungary. The negotiation was assisted by Deák Ferenc.
The purpose of mausoleums builders : Both mausoleums were built by public subscription. The national consciousness, the honouring were manifested in the outlook of the buildings.
Funeral symbols on the mausoleums: Mausoleum as a type of funeral building, obelisk, angel, genius, lion, floral tribute, sarcophagus, palm branch, candelabrum, the four principal virtues, spinning wheel, soap bubble, laurel wreath.
Symbols of the national consciousness: Historical and mythological allegory are on the walls. Justice, Prudence, Science, and Intemperance rounded by the well-known politicians, and the main groups of the society represent the historical spirit of that era.
Other symbols: The historical citations on the wall, the sculptor of the historical person, the count’s coat of arms, the national coat of arms. These symbols and figures were well-known. Now we have to find the material and immaterial tools to force the visitors to be sensible this spirit. The reconstruction of the two mausoleums uncovered these ancient spirits, and now they can express the honour of the nation for the history and these historical persons.
The purpose of mausoleums builders : Both mausoleums were built by public subscription. The national consciousness, the honouring were manifested in the outlook of the buildings.
Funeral symbols on the mausoleums: Mausoleum as a type of funeral building, obelisk, angel, genius, lion, floral tribute, sarcophagus, palm branch, candelabrum, the four principal virtues, spinning wheel, soap bubble, laurel wreath.
Symbols of the national consciousness: Historical and mythological allegory are on the walls. Justice, Prudence, Science, and Intemperance rounded by the well-known politicians, and the main groups of the society represent the historical spirit of that era.
Other symbols: The historical citations on the wall, the sculptor of the historical person, the count’s coat of arms, the national coat of arms. These symbols and figures were well-known. Now we have to find the material and immaterial tools to force the visitors to be sensible this spirit. The reconstruction of the two mausoleums uncovered these ancient spirits, and now they can express the honour of the nation for the history and these historical persons.
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