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Innovation Center of the University of Niš , University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
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Department of residential buildings - History of architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture , University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Innovation Center of the University of Niš , University of Niš , Niš , Serbia
The subject of this paper is the analysis of modernist Yugoslav architectural heritage through the lens of memorial architecture, created during the post-war period of the country's reconstruction. The modern architectural style in Yugoslavia developed in a unique way compared to other countries, through the construction of monuments that, in addition to fostering collective consciousness about suffering and struggle, served as a free ground for experimentation. By examining the broader historical, political, and cultural context of Yugoslavia, this paper explores the origins of the idea of monuments, their significance for society, and modern Yugoslav architecture. Many of the monuments created during this period suffer the consequences of inadequate and irregular maintenance, resulting in a state of severe deterioration. The importance of many of these monuments has been recognized by credible foreign institutions, such as the MoMA Museum in New York, which highlighted their value through exhibitions and lectures. The paper calls for further research into this area of architecture in order to preserve and valorize as many monuments as possible.
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