1000 Masterpieces: Hungarian Impressionists and Naturalists (DVD)

UPC: 4058407093480

Product Features

• Format: DVD, Dual Layer
• Series: 1000 Masterpieces from the Great Museums of the World
• Featured Artists and Works:Narration Languages: German, English
  • József Rippl-Rónai: Woman with a Birdcage (1892)
  • Margit Anna: The Creator Rests (1977)
  • Károly Ferenczy: October (1903)
  • Pál Szinyei Merse: Picnic in May (1873)
  • Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry: Ruins of the Greek Theatre at Taormina (1904-1905)
• Menu Language: English
• Sound Format: Dolby Digital 2.0
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
• Running Time: 5 x 10 minutes (Total 50 minutes)
• Production: RM Arts in co-production with WDR
• Release Year: 2018

Overview

This DVD is part of the renowned series 1000 Masterpieces from the Great Museums of the World, which offers viewers a deep dive into the world of art. This particular edition focuses on Hungarian Impressionists and Naturalists, exploring the contributions of five iconic Hungarian artists whose works are primarily housed in the Hungarian National Gallery.

The series provides a unique look at the development of Hungarian art following the establishment of the first art academy in Budapest in 1871. Although many Hungarian artists trained in Munich, Vienna, or Paris, they returned home to create remarkable works that have gained increasing recognition over time.

Interesting Facts

• Educational Journey: The series is known for its educational value, making art history accessible through concise and engaging 10-minute segments.
• Cultural Insight: This edition highlights the influence of European art centers like Munich, Vienna, and Paris on Hungarian artists, and how these influences were reinterpreted in a Hungarian context.
• Artistic Legacy: The featured works reflect a diverse range of styles and themes, from the everyday life depicted in Picnic in May to the symbolic and introspective The Creator Rests.

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• Country of Release: Germany
• Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

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