Books about the Arts of Hungary
Art in Hungary, 1956-1980: Doublespeak and Beyond by Call Number: N6820 .A78 2018Publication Date: 2018This in-depth volume, the product of a major international research effort, commits to understanding Hungarian contemporary art of the 1960s and 1970s in the context of the conditions in which it was created.
Franz Liszt and His World by Call Number: ML410.L7 F73 2006Publication Date: 2006The essays brought together in "Franz Liszt and His World" advance our understanding of the composer with fresh perspectives and an emphasis on historical contexts.
Bartók and the Piano: A Performer’s View by Call Number: ML410.B26 N65 2002Publication Date: 2002This book focuses on Bartók's approach to his music, his pianism, and the discipline and preparation required for performance. It serves as a guide to more informed listening, and will enable its readers to appreciate not only the work of Bartók, but that of countless others.
Synagogues in Hungary, 1782-1918: Genealogy, Typology and Architectural Significance by Call Number: folio DS135.H9 K5313 2017Publication Date: 2017This book 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. The author presents Hungarian architecture of synagogues in a chronological order, giving special attention to the boom of synagogue architecture and art from 1867 to 1918, a time also called "the modern Jewish Renaissance."
Henryk Szeryng Plays Bela Bartok - Romanian Folk Dances | Daniel Kurganov, Violinist
Hungarian Folk Tales: The Diligent Girl and the Lazy Girl | Hungarian Folk Tales
Books about the Folklore of Hungary
The Folk-Tales of the Magyars by Call Number: 398.06 F71 no. 13Publication Date: 1889Series: Publications of the Folklore Society; no. 13
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Hungarian Heroes and Legends by Call Number: DB925.3 .D613Publication Date: 1963"Hungarian Heroes and Legends" is an English-language edition of 32 stories inspired by the rich history, folklore, and arts of Hungary.
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