In Search of the Budapest Secession: The Artist Proletariat and the Modernism's Rise in the Hungarian Art Market, 1800-1914

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The book explores the emergence of Hungary's art market during the transformative period of the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the shift from an agricultural economy to a mixed model. The establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in 1867 marked a pivotal moment, fostering social and cultural growth among Hungary's professional and merchant classes. Jeffrey Taylor chronicles this evolution from 1800, examining the rise of modernism and its tensions with traditional artistic values, providing a comprehensive look at Hungary's artistic landscape.