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

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 889-940) and indexes.

"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.

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part One. Neo-Classicism (1800-1840) -- The 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) -- The 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) -- The Architectural Scene and its Main Actors -- The Question of Architectural Style -- Education and Training -- The 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 -- The Millennium Buildings -- New Phenomena and Alternatives to Historicism -- The Beginnings of the Secession -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Picture Credits -- Name Index -- Place Index.

In English, translated from Hungarian.

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