Samostan Kostanjevica na Krki
Grajska cesta 45, SI-8311 Kostanjevica na Krki
Phone386 (0) 7 498 8140
Managed byMunicipality of Kostanjevica na Krki
Goran Milovanović, Director of the Božidar Jakac Art Museum
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| street = Grajska cesta 45 | | street = Grajska cesta 45 | ||
| town = SI-8311 Kostanjevica na Krki | | town = SI-8311 Kostanjevica na Krki | ||
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| email = info@galerija-bj.si | | email = info@galerija-bj.si | ||
| website = http://www.galerija-bj.si | | website = http://www.galerija-bj.si | ||
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| − | The Cistercian [[Kostanjevica Monastery|Monastery Kostanjevica]] | + | The Cistercian [[Kostanjevica Monastery|Monastery Kostanjevica na Krki]] was built on a marshy plain near the Krka River in [[established::1234]]. The Spring of St Mary Monastery (''Fons sanctae Mariae''), whose parish was in Carinthian Vetrinje, was grounded by Carinthian Duke Bernard Spanheim and his wife Juta and should not be mistaken for the [[Franciscan Monastery Kostanjevica in Nova Gorica|Franciscan monastery Kostanjevica in Nova Gorica]]. It is known for having the most extensive arcades in Slovenia. |
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| + | It houses the [[Božidar Jakac Art Museum, Kostanjevica na Krki|Božidar Jakac Art Museum]] and the [[Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection, Kostanjevica na Krki|Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection]] in a adjacent park. The monastery Gothic church is considered to be one of the top ranking exhibition venues in Slovenia in terms of the intriguing task – to conceive a site-specific project of contemporary, traditional and pre-historic art. The whole complex (monastery, Palaeolithic archaeological site, park with Forma Viva) is declared a cultural monument of state importance. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Initially the monastery was built as a three-nave church with a transversal nave and a flat-ended choir area (Bernadine ground plan). During the 15th century a bell tower was added to the church and the naves were shortened on the west side, supposedly due to the difficulties connected with the bearing capacity of the terrain. | Initially the monastery was built as a three-nave church with a transversal nave and a flat-ended choir area (Bernadine ground plan). During the 15th century a bell tower was added to the church and the naves were shortened on the west side, supposedly due to the difficulties connected with the bearing capacity of the terrain. | ||
During the 17th and 18th centuries the entrance was remodelled, the choir loft was extended and the naves were re-vaulted. Construction of the monastery buildings began in the late 14th century; a hall was added in the 16th century and residential wings with arcades in the 18th century. | During the 17th and 18th centuries the entrance was remodelled, the choir loft was extended and the naves were re-vaulted. Construction of the monastery buildings began in the late 14th century; a hall was added in the 16th century and residential wings with arcades in the 18th century. | ||
| − | After the abolition of the monasteries in 1786 by the Emperor Joseph II the altars and other church fittings were taken away or sold. Thereafter the monastery buildings fell into decay, and were finally burnt down in 1942. | + | After the abolition of the monasteries in 1786 by the Emperor Joseph II, the altars and other church fittings were taken away or sold. Thereafter the monastery buildings fell into decay, and were finally burnt down in 1942. Renovation commenced in 1958 and by 1971 the church had been reconstructed by the [[Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia]]. |
== Premises == | == Premises == | ||
| − | The Baroque monastery | + | The Baroque monastery, which includes some older Cistercian elements and the early Gothic church, no longer operates as a monastery but is devoted purely to secular activities. The oldest part of the monastery complex is the Church of St Mary along with the remaining foundations of the former ground floor of the cloister. The ground floor plan accommodates the general plan of Bernard that is a three nave church with a crossing nave and two pairs of chapels alongside the square choir. The church distinguished the arch system and a very rich early Gothic capital work of piers and engaged pillars. Nowadays it is considered also one of the most prominent visual arts exhibition venues. |
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| − | The mural of Maria's Assumption on the western façade and The Saving of the Monastery from the Uskok Invasion in 1736, painted on the small wall between the defending towers, are the art work by the painter Franc Jelovšek ( | + | The arcade courtyard is not only one of the biggest in Slovenia, but also in Central Europe. The rich church fittings were completely sold after 1820, and murals from the first third of the 16th century were destroyed. |
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| + | The mural of ''Maria's Assumption'' on the western façade and ''The Saving of the Monastery from the Uskok Invasion in 1736'', painted on the small wall between the defending towers, are the art work by the painter [[Franc Jelovšek]] (1700–1764) painted between 1740 and 1742. | ||
== Exhibitions == | == Exhibitions == | ||
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A lapidary collection of medieval masonry fragments such as a keystone with stylised palmettes, a robust cup-shaped capital, a figural capital, a little fragment with a preserved mason's mark and a remnant of a Gothic painting on part of a vault's rib is on display. | A lapidary collection of medieval masonry fragments such as a keystone with stylised palmettes, a robust cup-shaped capital, a figural capital, a little fragment with a preserved mason's mark and a remnant of a Gothic painting on part of a vault's rib is on display. | ||
| − | The [[Božidar Jakac | + | The [[Božidar Jakac Art Museum, Kostanjevica na Krki|Božidar Jakac Art Museum]] was opened here in 1974, focused initially on the artistic legacy of local painter [[Jože Gorjup]], works donated by [[Tone Kralj]], and graphic art by [[Božidar Jakac]]. Permanent collections represent Slovene artists of the 20th century, including [[France Kralj]], [[France Gorše]], [[Zoran Didek]], [[Janez Boljka]], and [[Bogdan Borčić]]. In the upper part of the monastery's southern wing is an important collection of 44 oil paintings by French, Flemish, Italian and German old masters opened in Kostanjevica in 1977 which are owned by the nearby [[Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery]]. |
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| − | Permanent collections represent Slovene artists of the 20th century, including France Kralj, France Gorše, Zoran Didek, Janez Boljka and Bogdan Borčić. In the upper part of the monastery's southern wing is an important collection of 44 oil paintings by French, Flemish, Italian and German old masters opened in Kostanjevica in 1977 which | ||
| − | + | A selection of wooden sculptures by artists of several nationalities has been displayed in the grounds of the monastery since the first of the [[Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection, Kostanjevica na Krki|Forma Viva]] workshops in 1961 and all the subsequent creative gathering held over the years. | |
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| − | A selection of wooden sculptures by artists of several nationalities has been displayed in the grounds of the monastery since the [[Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection, Kostanjevica na Krki|Forma Viva]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[Božidar Jakac | + | * [[Božidar Jakac Art Museum, Kostanjevica na Krki|Božidar Jakac Art Museum]] |
* [[Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection, Kostanjevica na Krki]] | * [[Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection, Kostanjevica na Krki]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[:Category:Forma Viva Collection|Forma Viva Collection]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[:Category:The Castles of Posavje|The Castles of Posavje]] |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [http://www.galerija-bj.si/apleter.htm Pleterje Collection of Old Masters] | * [http://www.galerija-bj.si/apleter.htm Pleterje Collection of Old Masters] | ||
* [http://www.burger.si/Kostanjevica/Samostan/seznam.html Virtual guide to Kostanjevica Monastery] | * [http://www.burger.si/Kostanjevica/Samostan/seznam.html Virtual guide to Kostanjevica Monastery] | ||
| − | * [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Kostanjevica Kostanjevica Monastery on Wikipedia] | + | * [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Kostanjevica Kostanjevica Monastery on Wikipedia] (in German) |
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 17 November 2020
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History
Initially the monastery was built as a three-nave church with a transversal nave and a flat-ended choir area (Bernadine ground plan). During the 15th century a bell tower was added to the church and the naves were shortened on the west side, supposedly due to the difficulties connected with the bearing capacity of the terrain.
During the 17th and 18th centuries the entrance was remodelled, the choir loft was extended and the naves were re-vaulted. Construction of the monastery buildings began in the late 14th century; a hall was added in the 16th century and residential wings with arcades in the 18th century.
After the abolition of the monasteries in 1786 by the Emperor Joseph II, the altars and other church fittings were taken away or sold. Thereafter the monastery buildings fell into decay, and were finally burnt down in 1942. Renovation commenced in 1958 and by 1971 the church had been reconstructed by the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia.
Premises
The Baroque monastery, which includes some older Cistercian elements and the early Gothic church, no longer operates as a monastery but is devoted purely to secular activities. The oldest part of the monastery complex is the Church of St Mary along with the remaining foundations of the former ground floor of the cloister. The ground floor plan accommodates the general plan of Bernard that is a three nave church with a crossing nave and two pairs of chapels alongside the square choir. The church distinguished the arch system and a very rich early Gothic capital work of piers and engaged pillars. Nowadays it is considered also one of the most prominent visual arts exhibition venues.
Božidar Jakac Art Museum, Kostanjevica na Krki, 2016
The arcade courtyard is not only one of the biggest in Slovenia, but also in Central Europe. The rich church fittings were completely sold after 1820, and murals from the first third of the 16th century were destroyed.
The mural of Maria's Assumption on the western façade and The Saving of the Monastery from the Uskok Invasion in 1736, painted on the small wall between the defending towers, are the art work by the painter Franc Jelovšek (1700–1764) painted between 1740 and 1742.
Exhibitions
A lapidary collection of medieval masonry fragments such as a keystone with stylised palmettes, a robust cup-shaped capital, a figural capital, a little fragment with a preserved mason's mark and a remnant of a Gothic painting on part of a vault's rib is on display.
The Božidar Jakac Art Museum was opened here in 1974, focused initially on the artistic legacy of local painter Jože Gorjup, works donated by Tone Kralj, and graphic art by Božidar Jakac. Permanent collections represent Slovene artists of the 20th century, including France Kralj, France Gorše, Zoran Didek, Janez Boljka, and Bogdan Borčić. In the upper part of the monastery's southern wing is an important collection of 44 oil paintings by French, Flemish, Italian and German old masters opened in Kostanjevica in 1977 which are owned by the nearby Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery.
A selection of wooden sculptures by artists of several nationalities has been displayed in the grounds of the monastery since the first of the Forma Viva workshops in 1961 and all the subsequent creative gathering held over the years.
See also
- Božidar Jakac Art Museum
- Forma Viva Open Air Wood Sculpture Collection, Kostanjevica na Krki
- Forma Viva Collection
- The Castles of Posavje
External links
- Kostanjevica Monastery web page
- Pleterje Collection of Old Masters
- Virtual guide to Kostanjevica Monastery
- Kostanjevica Monastery on Wikipedia (in German)
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The Cistercian Monastery Kostanjevica na Krki was built on a marshy plain near the Krka River in 1234. +
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