Original scientific paper
DRY-STONE HERITAGE CONSERVATION MODELS PROPOSAL ON THE EXAMPLE OF SIMPLE DRYSTONE SHELTERS IN THE KRKA NATIONAL PARK
Mirna Hršak
Tin Hršak
Abstract
Dry-stone heritage is an irreplaceable manual technique of adjusting stone terrain for agricultural needs, typical for the AdriaticDinaric area of Croatia. The characteristic of karst area is a network of dry-stone fences which cover cultivated surfaces and in close proximity of which one can often also find faux vaulted dry-stone buildings. Such primitively built edifices represent archaic methods of stone building in the karst areas, from which the stone vernacular architecture developed. Dry-stone heritage and buildings are a true and unique format of world cultural heritage that have its tangible and intangible versions multiply protected in various versions on different levels, from both state and global institutions. The art of dry-stone building is affirmed as intangible cultural heritage, while built forms are an element of vernacular building heritage and a dominant component of the cultural
landscape. This research explores possible models of systematic drystone heritage conservation which would ensure the continued transfer
of knowledge, as well as the protection and revitalization of existing drystone shelters. The aim of this research is to develop scientific starting
points for the conservation, revitalization and use of dry-stone heritage on the example of simple dry-stone buildings (‘kućerice’) in the Krka National Park. Furthermore, the paper aims to open the questions such as the promotion of sustainable use of cultural heritage possibilities, governing cultural goods politics, conducting educating programs for the public as well as establishing procedures for active participation of all stakeholders in the process of conserving heritage. The conclusion is that, due to the complexity and multiple layers of the cultural landscape, the optimal solution would be connecting the scientific and perceptive approach based on the possibilities of education, conservation, sustainability and finally, the consideration of the future use of dry-stone heritage potential.
Keywords
Krka National Park; vernacular architecture; dry-stone building; simple dry-stone edifices; cultural heritage conservation models
Hrčak ID:
248919
URI
Publication date:
31.12.2017.
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