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Book The Architecture of Historic Hungary

Download or read book The Architecture of Historic Hungary written by Pál Lővei and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive survey in English of Hungarian architecture, from prehistoric settlements to contemporary experiments. Perhaps most revealing to Western readers are the illustrations and line drawings, which document one of the most neglected but fascinating architectural traditions of Europe. 305 illustrations, 12 in color.

Book Motherland and Progress

Download or read book Motherland and Progress written by József Sisa and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 1307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book Motherland and Progress

Download or read book Motherland and Progress written by József Sisa and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Book Culture and Customs of Hungary

Download or read book Culture and Customs of Hungary written by Oksana Ritz-Buranbaeva and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-09-22 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a one-stop introduction to the history, culture, and personalities of Hungary, a fascinating country located at the heart of Europe and born at the crossroads of civilizations. Hungary today is most certainly a Central European nation in terms of a modern geopolitical and cultural understanding of Europe. Additionally, it has occupied a central position in the constellation of European kingdoms for centuries. The story of Hungary is about a country at the heart of Europe, geographically as well as culturally, and of a people quite distinct from their eastern and western neighbors yet irrevocably intertwined with them in terms of their histories and futures. Culture and Customs of Hungary is an absolute must-have for high school, public, and undergraduate library bookshelves. Readers will explore Hungary's fascinating contemporary life and culture in this unique and all-encompassing reference work that highlights the most important Hungarian historical personalities and explains their role in the development of Hungarian culture and society, as well as their standing in modern Hungary. Topics covered include history; art, including literature, architecture, film, and music; customs and traditions; modern society and culture; media; gender roles; language; and religion.

Book Bio Architecture

    Book Details:
  • Author : Javier Senosiain
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2013-05-13
  • ISBN : 113514169X
  • Pages : 185 pages

Download or read book Bio Architecture written by Javier Senosiain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bio-Architecture studies the natural principles of animal and human constructions from several different perspectives, and presents a great part of the knowledge that gives origin and shape to built form. Organic architecture offers a design approach arising from natural principles, bringing us back to local history, tradition, and cultural roots to give us built forms which are in harmony with nature. It also shows how architects can take advantage of the resources that contemporary technology has placed within our grasp. Bio-Architecture is a unique book that studies the natural principles of animal and human constructions from several different perspectives and looks at what gives origin and shape to built form. The text gives an informative, inspiring overview of the drive toward organically informed design both intrinsically and aesthetically using a wide variety of international examples. Javier Senosiain is an architect and an historian. He has pursued his interest in Organic Architecture across the globe drawing parallels between Buckminster Fuller's Geodesic dome and the spider's web; between Santiago Calatrava's Cathedral of St John in NY and the roots of a tree. Where nature has inspired form, Senosiain has made a career of analyzing and applying the principles he sees in some very creative writing and architecture.

Book Revival Architecture in Hungary Classicism and Romanticism

Download or read book Revival Architecture in Hungary Classicism and Romanticism written by Anna Zádor and published by [Budapest] : Corvina : Helikon. This book was released on 1985 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Yona Friedman

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  • Author : Manuel Orazi
  • Publisher : Park Book
  • Release : 2015
  • ISBN : 9783906027685
  • Pages : 581 pages

Download or read book Yona Friedman written by Manuel Orazi and published by Park Book. This book was released on 2015 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Yona Friedman -- Genesis of a Vision,' which was presented in 2012 at Archizoom, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. ... The first part brings together a large number of projects and proposals by Yona Friedman into a classified anthology, which includes unpublished works. The second part presents an essay by Manuel Orazi that reconstructs the many facets of Freidman's work since his formative years and places it within the political and geographical context of its time"--Last page.

Book Hungarian Architecture

Download or read book Hungarian Architecture written by László Gerő and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Romanesque Architecture in Hungary

Download or read book Romanesque Architecture in Hungary written by Dezső Dercsényi and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Synagogues in Hungary 1782 1918

Download or read book Synagogues in Hungary 1782 1918 written by Rudolf Klein and published by Terc Press. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Synagogues in Hungary 1782-1918" is the first comprehensive study that systematically covers all synagogues in Hungary from the Edict of Tolerance by Joseph II to the end of the First World War. Unlike prior attempts, dealing with Post-World-War-Two Hungary only, the geographical range of this study includes historic Hungary, today Austro-Hungarian successor states, within the mentioned chronological timespan. The study presents Hungarian architecture of synagogues in a chronological order; the author gives special attention to the boom of synagogue architecture and art from 1867 to 1918, a time also called "the modern Jewish Renaissance". However, the greatest contribution of this book is the innovative matrix method, which the author applies to determine the basic types of synagogues by using eight basic criteria. The book also deals with the problem of urban context, the position of the synagogue in the city and its immediate environment. There are two detailed case studies how communities built their synagogues and how were these received by the general public. The book ends with a theoretical summary that tries to determine the role of post-emancipation period synagogues in general architectural history.

Book Historical Monuments in Hungary

Download or read book Historical Monuments in Hungary written by László Gerő and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Seeking Structure from Nature

Download or read book Seeking Structure from Nature written by Jeffrey Cook and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central idea of organic architecture is that buildings should be responsive to place and society (northwesterners should see Alvar Aalto's library at Mt. Angel Abbey in Oregon), unlike the International Style typified by the work of Mies van der Rohe. This thrilling architectural reference documents the recent organic movement in Hungarian architecture. This is gorgeous work, if not without the dangers of embracing a canned nationalism. Lavishly illustrated with photos in bandw and color, as well as drawings and plans. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Sturgis  Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture and Building

Download or read book Sturgis Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture and Building written by Russell Sturgis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 of monumental 3-volume classic offers comprehensive and detailed coverage of architectural terms, individuals and national styles. Total in set: over 100 photographs and more than 1000 illustrations. Bibliography.

Book Hungarian Art Nouveau Architecture

Download or read book Hungarian Art Nouveau Architecture written by Béla Bede and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Renaissance Architecture in Hungary

Download or read book Renaissance Architecture in Hungary written by Rózsa Feuer-Tóth and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture

Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture written by James Stevens Curl and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden, floral clock, hortus conclusus, and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. The full bibliography to the first edition (previously only available online) has also been fully updated and expanded, and incorporated into this new edition. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architectural and garden history. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide  Hungary

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Hungary written by Craig Turp and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide ... "The best guide available. Packed to the brim with photos and essential information." Amazon Reader review. Whether you wish for tranquillity in one of the country's great nature reserves or to pamper yourself in one of the top-class thermal spa resorts, this latest volume in the award-winning Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Travel Guide series covers every aspect of this fascinating country. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3D models explore the first-class museums and palaces of Budapest, marvel at the beautifully preserved medieval old town of Sopron, and bathe in the warm summer waters of the giant Lake Balaton. Clue up on the basics from venerated sites of worship such as Pannonhalma Abbey and Esztergom Basilica to where to enjoy skilled horsemen in the vast expanse of the Great Plain. City plans, thematic tours and walks enable you to explore the capital and the regions in depth, and with special features explaining everything from Hungary's cultural heritage to where to sample the delicious wines of Tokaj and Eger, you'll have all you need for an unforgettable stay. Winner of the Guardian & Observer 'Best Guide Books' Award and Wanderlust Magazine Silver Award for 'Top Guidebook'