SYMBOLIC ELEMENTS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Namen diplomskega dela je prepoznati simbolne elemente in njihov pomen v izbranih naseljih v Prekmurju. Pri izdelavi diplomske naloge smo uporabili različne metode: od kabinetnih metod analize obstoječih pisnih virov do kartiranja simbolnih elementov na terenu. Ugotovili smo, da so simbolni elementi pomemben dejavnik, ki vpliva na morfološko strukturo naselijda med popisanimi simboli prevladujejo predvsem sakralni simboli, tako manjši, kot so npr. kapelice in križi, kot tudi večji ─ cerkve. Prav tako smo ugotovili, da se vrsta simbolov skozi čas spreminja. Dandanes se pojavljajo povsem drugačni simbolni elementi kot nekoč. Prostor posebnega pomena v morfologiji naselij poleg sakralnih in kulturnih simbolov vse bolj opredeljujejo različni večnamenski centri, proizvodni obrati, tovarne in podjetja.The aim of the diploma paper is to identify the symbolic elements and their meaning in selected settlements in Prekmurje. Different methods are used for the composition of the diploma paper: from in-study method of analysis of existent written sources up to mapping of symbolic elements on field. It has been established that symbolic elements are an important factor which influences the morphological structure of the settlements, that the sacral symbols are the ones that prevail among the listed symbols, including the smaller ones such as small chapels and crosses, as well as the bigger ones – for example churches. It has also been established that the type of symbols changes through time. Nowadays, completely different symbolic elements appear than they used to. The space of special meaning in morphology of settlements is, besides the sacral and cultural symbols, more and more defined by different multi-purpose centres, industrial plants, factories and companies