Alois Riegl’s spatial conception of Salzburg and its afterlife in France Stele’s Ljubljana

Alois Riegl’s essay on Salzburg marks a pivotal shift in art history by treating urban space as an integrated historical and artistic form. His approach reveals cities like Salzburg as dynamic spaces where artistic expressions emerge from the interplay of style, perception, and historical context, challenging traditional notions of center-province relationships. This relational model influenced the Viennese School and was later adapted by France Stele to reinterpret Ljubljana post-Monarchy dissolution, transforming it into a cultural-political vision. The study highlights how Riegl’s spatial conception evolved from analytical methodology to a broader urban narrative, bridging art history and political discourse.

Alois Riegl’s Spatial Conception of Salzburg and Its Afterlife in France Stele’s Ljubljana. (2026). [JD]. The Edgar Wind Journal, 10, 158–180. https://doi.org/10.53245/EWJ-000064