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The influence of architecture on constitutional law
Šedová, Barbora ; Preuss, Ondřej (advisor) ; Kindlová, Miluše (referee)
97 The influence of architecture on constitutional law Abstract This thesis deals with the connection between architecture and constitutional law. Both disciplines can influence each other, and thus reshape their image in people's perception. The architecture and urban planning of the buildings of state institutions are significantly related to national symbolism, to the possibility of identifying oneself with the state, to the behaviour of people in space, to the representation of the powers of these institutions, but at the same time, their appearance is often influenced by political decisions. The aim of the thesis is to find out to what extent architecture influences law. Architecture can represent and materialize the principles on which the state is based. The appearance and layout of a building can influence the functioning of the institution housed within it, while also influencing how the building and the institution is perceived by citizens. This general objective is then developed by analysing the Czech constitutional system, which is characterised as a parliamentary form of government, although there are opinions saying that it is closer to a semi-presidential system. This view, which is rooted primarily in the perception of citizens, may also be supported by the appearance and location of the...
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