Publication details
Ikonografie středověkých kachlů jako pramen lidové kultury
| Title in English | Iconography in the tiles of Middle Ages as a source of folk culture |
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| Year of publication | 2006 |
| Type | Article in Proceedings |
| Conference | Středověké a novověké zdroje tradiční kultury |
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| Field | Archaeology, anthropology, ethnology |
| Keywords | Middle Ages; stove tiles; folk culture |
| Description | In the course of the 15th century the decorative-tiled stove became a common household feature in town and vilage alike. These stoves were made by artisans from the local community, as such we can state plainly that their iconography has its source in folk culture. The relief decoration of tiles was an inspiration for and simultaneously was inspired by a large proportion of populations of diverse social ranks. Throughout the Middle Ages and early modern times, the greatest influence in terms of theme was brought to bear by Roman Catholicism, the most powerful religion in the Europe of the Middle Ages. On the frontal heating walls of early chambers tiles for the most part we see Christian motifs, later these are accompanied by motifs of secular themes. The relief decoration of these tiles reflects the great importance of spirituality for a great many people across social divides. |
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