Description

Mansions in Hungary | Hardcover / Illustrated Book

Product Information

Publisher: Officina Nova
ISBN: 9637836659
Edition: Second Edition
Publication Year: 1990
Format: Hardcover / Illustrated Book
Pages: Approximately 100 pages
Printed by: Kossuth Printing House, Hungary
Editor: Zsuzsa Gáspár
Photography: Gábor Hegyi
Introductory Text: Tibor Koppány
Garden Histories: Károly Örsi
Accompanying Text: Balázs Deresényi
English Translation: La Bome and Bed Satonaky Restselly Careth Dewar
Design: Jalan R

Overview

Mansions in Hungary offers a sweeping historical and cultural overview of Hungarian mansions and country houses spanning over seven centuries. The book highlights the architectural grandeur, cultural significance, and artistic heritage embodied in these historic estates. From the preserved noble residences to those lost to time, the volume captures the evolution of mansion-building traditions and their role as cultural, political, and philosophical centers throughout Hungarian and European history.

The book features over fifty detailed descriptions of selected mansions accompanied by evocative photographs, showcasing their unique architectural features, garden histories, and artistic embellishments. It also discusses the broader historical context of mansion construction and the legacy of Hungary’s landed nobility who shaped these estates.

Product Features

Comprehensive historical survey of Hungarian mansion architecture over seven centuries
Includes garden histories and cultural significance of the estates
Richly illustrated with photographs by renowned photographer Gábor Hegyi
Detailed descriptions of approximately fifty notable mansions across Hungary and former Hungarian territories
Multilingual presentation with original Hungarian texts and English translations
Insight into the cultural, social, and artistic roles mansions played in Hungarian and European history
Geographical scope includes mansions from present-day Hungary and neighboring countries formerly part of Hungary (e.g., Slovakia, Romania, Austria, Serbia, Czech Republic)

Interesting Facts

Hungary once boasted over one thousand mansions and manor houses, though many have been lost or deteriorated in recent decades.
Mansions served not only as residences but as vibrant cultural centers fostering literature, music, theatre, philosophy, and politics.
The book lists notable mansions with their historical place names and current locations across Central Europe, reflecting the historical shifts of Hungarian territory.
The noble owners of these estates utilized the best architectural and artistic resources available, resulting in mansions rich in secular art, painting, sculpture, and applied arts.
Mansions have stood as witnesses to Hungary’s turbulent history and evolving cultural identity.

Publishers

Published by Officina Nova, a Hungarian publisher specializing in cultural heritage and historical documentation.

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