141 result(s) for statues
'Nude Sculptures From The Turn Of The Century' Exhibition, Hungarian National Gallery
- 14 Nov 2021 10:00 AM
- classical
As a new thematic unit at their permanent exhibition, they present white marble statues that exemplify types of nude representation, made during the period from the turn of the last century to the 1920s.
At around 1890, monument sculpture was still marked by a historicizing eclecticism, while portraiture, genre compositions and medal art already embraced naturalism and art nouveau.
The ...
Hungarian Opinion: Conflicting Takes on the St Stephen’s Day Celebrations
- 24 Aug 2021 5:13 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Opposition-leaning commentators believe the parade held on the national holiday was tasteless, while a pro-government analyst thinks that August 20 should be a rare occasion to express national unity.
Chain Bridge Now Closed For Traffic
- 17 Jun 2021 6:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The iconic Chain Bridge in downtown Budapest is now closed for traffic due to renovation works scheduled to last for 18 months. Public transport services using the landmark bridge will be rerouted.
Spring Activities With Kids in Budapest Suggested by FirstMed
- 18 May 2021 7:18 AM
- specials
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day :-) It seems like we can enjoy the outdoors this weekend, so here are some tips on what to do with your kids in Budapest.
Daniel Cochran, Historian, Reseacher, Teacher
- 26 Oct 2020 5:11 PM
Daniel Cochran is a historian, reseacher and teacher who has lived and worked in Budapest for the last 3 years. He runs Statues of Budapest, a project which explores the history of the city through its sculpture, as well as working as Assistant Director of Studies for local language school, Angol Intézet.
Video: Take a Retro Trabant Tour in Budapest
- 9 Oct 2020 12:34 PM
- getting around
Part of Hungary's history that's easy to overlook as you take in the sweeping vistas of the Parliament or Buda Castle on the Buda side is its period of communist rule. Yet it played a significant part in shaping the country last century.
Hungarian Opinion: Admiral Horthy’s Bust Defaced In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2020 5:06 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
In the wake of the movement to topple statues in the United States and in Western Europe, a woman poured red paint on the bust of the interwar Regent. A Conservative analyst warns against arbitrary gestures towards history.
Churchill Vandalised In Budapest's City Park
- 18 Jun 2020 9:46 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The bust of Winston Churchill in the Budapest City Park has been vandalised with anti-racist graffiti.
Xploring Hungary Video: 'Garden of Ruins' & Roman Remains In Szombathely
- 1 Jun 2020 9:26 PM
- getting around
The largest floor mosaic of the former province of Pannonia can be enjoyed here in Hungary.
'Nude Sculptures From The Turn Of The Century' Exhibition, Hungarian National Gallery
- 14 Nov 2021 10:00 AM
- classical
As a new thematic unit at their permanent exhibition, they present white marble statues that exemplify types of nude representation, made during the period from the turn of the last century to the 1920s.
At around 1890, monument sculpture was still marked by a historicizing eclecticism, while portraiture, genre compositions and medal art already embraced naturalism and art nouveau.
The ...
Hungarian Opinion: Conflicting Takes on the St Stephen’s Day Celebrations
- 24 Aug 2021 5:13 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Opposition-leaning commentators believe the parade held on the national holiday was tasteless, while a pro-government analyst thinks that August 20 should be a rare occasion to express national unity.
Chain Bridge Now Closed For Traffic
- 17 Jun 2021 6:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The iconic Chain Bridge in downtown Budapest is now closed for traffic due to renovation works scheduled to last for 18 months. Public transport services using the landmark bridge will be rerouted.
Spring Activities With Kids in Budapest Suggested by FirstMed
- 18 May 2021 7:18 AM
- specials
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day :-) It seems like we can enjoy the outdoors this weekend, so here are some tips on what to do with your kids in Budapest.
Daniel Cochran, Historian, Reseacher, Teacher
- 26 Oct 2020 5:11 PM
Daniel Cochran is a historian, reseacher and teacher who has lived and worked in Budapest for the last 3 years. He runs Statues of Budapest, a project which explores the history of the city through its sculpture, as well as working as Assistant Director of Studies for local language school, Angol Intézet.
Video: Take a Retro Trabant Tour in Budapest
- 9 Oct 2020 12:34 PM
- getting around
Part of Hungary's history that's easy to overlook as you take in the sweeping vistas of the Parliament or Buda Castle on the Buda side is its period of communist rule. Yet it played a significant part in shaping the country last century.
Hungarian Opinion: Admiral Horthy’s Bust Defaced In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2020 5:06 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
In the wake of the movement to topple statues in the United States and in Western Europe, a woman poured red paint on the bust of the interwar Regent. A Conservative analyst warns against arbitrary gestures towards history.
Churchill Vandalised In Budapest's City Park
- 18 Jun 2020 9:46 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The bust of Winston Churchill in the Budapest City Park has been vandalised with anti-racist graffiti.
Xploring Hungary Video: 'Garden of Ruins' & Roman Remains In Szombathely
- 1 Jun 2020 9:26 PM
- getting around
The largest floor mosaic of the former province of Pannonia can be enjoyed here in Hungary.