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Title Motherland and progress : Hungarian architecture and design 1800-1900 / József Sisa (ed.) ; translated by Stephen Kane.

Publication Info. Basel, Switzerland : Birkhäuser, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource (996 pages) : illustrations (some color), plans, portraits
text file PDF
Physical Medium polychrome
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 889-940) and indexes.
Summary "In the 19th century Hungary witnessed unprecedented social, economic and cultural development. The country became an equal partner within the Dual Monarchy when the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 was concluded. Architecture and all forms of design flourished as never before. A distinctly Central European taste emerged, in which the artistic presence of the German-speaking lands was augmented by the influence of France and England. As this process unfolded, attempts were made to find a uniquely Hungarian form, based on motifs borrowed from peasant art as well as real (or fictitious) historical antecedents. 'Motherland and Progress'--the motto of 19th-century Hungarian reformers--reflected the programme embraced by the country in its drive to define its identity and shape its future."--Provided by publisher.
Contents Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part One. Neo-Classicism (1800-1840) -- Architectural Profession and Its Principal Actors -- The Architectural Style -- Architecture in the Regions -- Catholic Church Architecture -- Protestant Church Architecture -- Synagogues -- Country House Architecture -- Fine Furniture -- Material Culture -- Part Two. Romanticism (1840-1870) -- Functions of Architecture and the Search for Style -- Building Practices, Architectural Training and the Theory and History of Architecture -- Secular Public Architecture -- Religious Architecture -- Monuments and Similar Structures -- Domestic Architecture -- Other Buildings -- Parks and Gardens -- Iron Structures, Metal Railings and the Associated Disciplines -- Early Monument Restoration -- Fine Furniture and Interior Design -- Material Culture -- Part Three. Historicism (1870-1900) -- Architectural Scene and its Main Actors -- Question of Architectural Style -- Education and Training -- Specialist Press, Libraries and Professional Associations -- Public Buildings for the State -- Ecclesiastic Architecture -- Mausoleums -- Monument Conservation -- Civic Architecture -- Domestic Architecture -- Architecture and the Associated Arts -- Furniture and Interior Design -- Material Culture -- Millennium Buildings -- New Phenomena and Alternatives to Historicism -- The Beginnings of the Secession -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Picture Credits -- Name Index -- Place Index.
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Language In English, translated from Hungarian.
Subject Architecture -- Hungary -- History.
Architecture.
Hungary.
History.
Architectural design -- Hungary -- 19th century.
Architectural design.
Chronological Term 19th century
Subject Decorative arts -- Hungary -- History -- 19th century.
Decorative arts.
Chronological Term 1800-1899
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Electronic book.
Added Author Sisa, József, editor.
Kane, Stephen, translator.
Other Form: Print version: Motherland and progress : Hungarian architecture and design 1800-1900. Basel : Birkhäuser, ©2016 9783035610093 (DLC) 2017288206 (OCoLC)960461006
ISBN 9783035610109 (ebook)
303561010X (ebook)
9783035607819
3035607818
9783035607864 (epub)
3035607869 (epub)
3035610096
9783035610093
3035610096 (hardback)
9783035610093 (hardback)
Standard No. 9783035610093
10.1515/9783035610109