Bidspirit auction | Hungarian Folk Art – Art

Hungarian Folk Art – Art Populaire Hongrois Tamás Hofer & Edit Fél | Budapest, 1981 - A visually rich and comprehensive volume documenting the vibrant world of Hungarian folk art — a tradition rooted in craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural heritage. This book explores everyday life, decorative arts, and traditional design within rural Hungarian society, highlighting handcrafted objects and regional styles passed down through generations. 🎨 Rich and unique content:  • Hand-decorated furniture  • Textiles, embroidery, and traditional costumes  • Household objects in wood and metal  • Folk ornamentation and decorative patterns  • Regional cultural influences across Hungary 📸 Includes:  • 637 illustrations and photographs in colour and black & white  • Exceptional visual documentation  • Informative text explaining cultural context A highly visual work — almost a museum catalogue of European folk art. Bibliographic details: Authors: Tamás Hofer; Edit Fél Title: Art Populaire Hongrois Publisher: Corvina Kiadó, Budapest Year: 1981 Pages: 64 text + 637 illustrations Format: Large quarto (approx. 31 × 24 cm) Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Language: French Condition: Very good condition; well-preserved dust jacket and clean interior. 🏺 A striking and collectible volume — ideal for collectors of folk art, ethnography, and traditional design.