EPIGRAFICKÁ KULTÚRA V TEKOVE DO POLOVICE 17. STOROČIA

The aim of the article is to approach the formation of epigraphic culture in Tekov until 1650 on the basis of field and archival research. The article focuses on cultural and economic changes that have affected written culture in general, especially the inscription culture, discusses the development of writing, clients and authors of historical inscriptions. Readers will get acquainted with the historical specifics of the Tekov region and the most important monuments in the epigraphic context.