Intersectii / Intersections

Vol.6 No.5 Art.5

The boyar mansion house in the second half of 19th century and beginning of 20th century

by Cristina Andrei; pp.34-39

Abstract
In the second half of the XIXth cetury, major changes occurred in politics, in the context of turkish-russian wars, which led to an opening towards the economical and cultural values of Western Europe. This opening had a reflection in the attitude towards dwelling which had a spatial and functional impact in the organization of the mansion houses.

KEYWORDS: mansion houses, history of architecture, boyar life style, architectural influences.

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