Marija Jukić
Danijel Barišić
GEOGRAFSKE OSNOVE HRVATSKOG IDENTITETA U SREDNJOJ BOSNI
DOI: 10.35666/28310438.2016.4.134
UDC: 911.3:913(497.6-014)(=163.42)
Abstract: To analyse spatial identity in geography, the key determinant is the geographical area. It is where social life occurs, shapes its identity, cultural landscape, etc. These are all elements of forming local, as well as regional identity. In this regard, the area of Central Bosnia is defined, not only as a geographical, but also as a traditional region of a distinctive character. The fact that the Medieval Bosnian state originated in this area further emphasises this. Catholic Croats have, among others, strongly shaped the above mentioned area with their activity. The thesis explores the socio-cultural criteria for determining the regional and spatial identity of the Catholic Croats of Central Bosnia, which can serve as an extract of the vernacular regions of the previously mentioned area. The result of the thesis is a presentation of socio-cultural criteria that contain material (cultural landscape, architecture) and immaterial components (language, customs, lifestyle) of Catholic Croats' tradition of Central Bosnia that are the guidelines for determining the spatial (regional) identity of Catholic Croats in Central Bosnia.
Key words: cultural landscape, spatial identity, Central Bosnia, Catholic Croats