ABSTRACT This dissertation thesis looks into baroque trussings in Slovakia, their typological evolution from early forms in the 17th century through advanced constructions typical for the period of the 18th century up to simplified constructions of the period reaching to the first half of the 19th century. The paper consists formally of ten chapters (including introduction, conclusion and references). When it comes to content, it can be divided into four parts: Introduction to the topic (chapters 1 – 3) justifies its choice, specification of the subject and the aim of the thesis as well as working hypothesis, it outlines a supposed application. It clarifies the research methods, analyzes the present state of the issue in question and defines the basic terminology. The core of the paper (chapters 4 – 5) resumes the evolution of the baroque trussings in Slovakia and its determinants, including an overall view of the carpentry, based on the findings issuing of author´s own research. The focus of the paper (chapters 6 – 7) concentrates on historical typological classification and characteristic of the baroque trussings documented in Slovakia, the basic types of which are listed in the Catalogue of the construction types of baroque trussings below. The obtained information is further compared in the historical context with the evolution of baroque trussings of different countries in Central and Western Europe. The conclusion of the paper (chapters 8 – 10) concentrates on, besides a draft of aesthetic features of the trussing, final evaluation of the obtained results. Reference literature, sources and appendices are listed in the final part.