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Régi Kalotaszeg. [Ancient Kalotaszeg.]
[Budapest]: ,. Athenaeum, 1911. Printed reproduction of Kós quill-written text and drawings. With two full page colored maps and nineteen full page illustrations (one two-coloured). First edition. Published as an annex to “Magyar Iparművészet” Vol. 14. Text in Hungarian, printed in black, blue and red. In publisher binding, the string-bound version. (1 [title page), 57 p. Spine restored. Otherwise in fine condition.
Kós’ second book, with twenty-two full page illustrations in his unique, Transylvanian Art Nouveau style.
Kós’ illustrated historical, ethnographic, architectural essay about Kalotaszeg and the Szeklers’ art and craftsmanship.
Károly Kós (1883–1977) was a Hungarian architect, writer, graphic artist, ethnologist, publisher, and politician. Both in graphic art and architecture, he was influenced by Vienna Secession, Art Nouveau and the traditional Transylvanian style that resulted in a unique and particular mixture in his works.
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Price: €1,200.00