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Symbols and decorative motifs in the popular architecture from Oltenia

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  • Anca CEAUȘESCU

    (“C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopşor” Institute for Research in Social Studies and Humanities from Craiova, of the Romanian Academy)

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Since the first stages of its existence, the dwelling has been awarded with specific signs and symbols that are based on the belief of the archaic and traditional communities on space. In the décor of the traditional architecture from Oltenia, there are met ornamental motifs that belong to the sphere of geometry, along with cosmomorphic, vegetal, zoomorphic and anthropomorphic stylised motifs. Found on certain architectural elements (porch poles, gate posts, window frames, gates, doors, etc.), they go beyond the aesthetical area and gain magical-religious significations, belonging to a traditional mentality and conception, whose roots descend far-back in history.

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  • Anca CEAUȘESCU, 2020. "Symbols and decorative motifs in the popular architecture from Oltenia," Anuarul Institutului de Cercetări Socio-Umane „C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopșor” (“C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopşor” Institute for Research in Social Studies and Humanities Yearbook (CSNIPSSH Yearbook)), Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopșor” al Academiei Române, issue XXI, pages 51-61, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:azn:journl:y:2020:i:xxi:p:51-61
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