Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

The Franciscan Order has played a significant role in the Roman Catholic presence in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina since establishing the Bosnian Vicariate in 1340. It has profoundly influenced the region’s religious, cultural, and social development. The Franciscan convent in Fojnica, founded...

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Main Author: Miroslav Malinović
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Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/470230
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description The Franciscan Order has played a significant role in the Roman Catholic presence in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina since establishing the Bosnian Vicariate in 1340. It has profoundly influenced the region’s religious, cultural, and social development. The Franciscan convent in Fojnica, founded in the late 14th century, has been instrumental in this mission. Despite facing repeated destruction and subsequent rebuilding during the Ottoman period, the convent emerged as a crucial educational and religious centre. Architecturally, it evolved with substantial contributions from architects like Josip pl. Vancaš, who designed the Renaissance-Revival Style church in 1886. This paper delves into its rich history of resilience and adaptation, highlighting its significance in Bosnian Franciscan heritage and its role in preserving Catholic traditions amidst challenging historical circumstances. It examines the historical background of architectural heritage, focusing on a systematic analysis of benefactors, involved architects, and construction masters, a review of the architectural design, and an evaluation of its features.
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spelling doaj-art-f8b5aeecc9f643e8b14ae52e0f3391e82024-12-27T08:45:13ZengUniversity of Zagreb, Faculty of ArchitectureProstor1330-06521333-91172024-01-01322(68)28029310.31522/p.32.2(68).8Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)Miroslav Malinović0University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and GeodesyThe Franciscan Order has played a significant role in the Roman Catholic presence in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina since establishing the Bosnian Vicariate in 1340. It has profoundly influenced the region’s religious, cultural, and social development. The Franciscan convent in Fojnica, founded in the late 14th century, has been instrumental in this mission. Despite facing repeated destruction and subsequent rebuilding during the Ottoman period, the convent emerged as a crucial educational and religious centre. Architecturally, it evolved with substantial contributions from architects like Josip pl. Vancaš, who designed the Renaissance-Revival Style church in 1886. This paper delves into its rich history of resilience and adaptation, highlighting its significance in Bosnian Franciscan heritage and its role in preserving Catholic traditions amidst challenging historical circumstances. It examines the historical background of architectural heritage, focusing on a systematic analysis of benefactors, involved architects, and construction masters, a review of the architectural design, and an evaluation of its features.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/470230architect Josip Vancašarchitectural heritageConvent FojnicaFranciscan province Bosna Argentinasacred architecture
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Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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architect Josip Vancaš
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Convent Fojnica
Franciscan province Bosna Argentina
sacred architecture
title Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
title_full Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
title_fullStr Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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title_short Architectural Heritage of Franciscan Convent in Fojnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
title_sort architectural heritage of franciscan convent in fojnica bosnia and herzegovina
topic architect Josip Vancaš
architectural heritage
Convent Fojnica
Franciscan province Bosna Argentina
sacred architecture
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