Essays about: "Hallgrímskirkja"

Found 1 essay containing the word Hallgrímskirkja.

  1. 1. Architecture - Culture - Nation : A Contextual and Comparative Analysis of Dómkirkjan and Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

    Author : Ylva Brännström; [2008]
    Keywords : 18th century churches; 20th century churches; Dómkirkjan; Hallgrímskirkja; Reykjavík; Iceland; architecture; contextual analysis; building tradition; architectural history; national culture; Art History; Konstvetenskap; Sculpture and architecture; Skulptur och arkitektur; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how two churches, Dómkirkjan and Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík, Iceland, can be seen to express Icelandic culture. This is done with a contextual and comparative analysis. Connections are made between societal development, geographical factors, cultural influences, and architectural traditions. READ MORE