The article shows a picture of the Silesian world of art (visual arts), treated as a part of the Polish artistic field. The authors, using Pierre Bourdieu's field theory, outline the origins and structure of the Silesian subfield and situate it in the national artistic space. The Silesian field of art is divided into two main areas: orthodox (classic art) and heterodox (avant-garde). Theses areas are supported by two forces: the former by the local, political and bureaucratic fields and the latter by the central forces of the national field of art. The analysis is based on research of Silesian contemporary art galleries.
The study draws attention to the issue of the sacralisation of Christian architecture. This topic – essential for research into ecclesiastical architecture – is analysed from several viewpoints. The chief questions asked are: What process was followed for the sacralisation of buildings which served Christians for gatherings and worship? How far back is it possible to speak about Christian sacred architecture? These questions naturally lead back to the very beginnings of Christianity and Christian architecture. Great attention is dedicated to the special liturgy of consecrating churches as a ritual means for the sacralisation of a specific place and building. Ultimately, the final section focuses on an analysis of the thesis according to which, in the Middle Ages, wooden churches in our territory could not be consecrated, only blessed, with the consequence that they supposedly could not serve as parish churches.
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