Issues of economical utilization of industrial monuments

Thesis is focused on the phenomenon of industrial heritage. It deals with socio-cultural impact of industrialization on 19th century. It defines and classifies tangible evidence of those times. Supported by relevant literature it widens the knowledge of the theme of industrial heritage. Other main objective of the thesis is to define the concept of "industrial" in relation with arts and aesthetics of industrial heritage, proving the possibility of pure aesthetic contemplation by industrial themes and later applying of these findings in new economical use of abandoned structures. Apart from poll results there are also some photographs included which provide an insight on author's own aesthetic view on industrial heritage