Hungary in the Heart of Europe

Fülszöveg

In his book, Péter Korniss shows the reader around Hungary
Through his photographs, Korniss
embraces this small country with unconcealed
feelings and tenderness;
his pictures radiate deep emotions.
The beauty discovered and created brings the reader closer
to the soul of a homeland.
PÉTER KORNISS
Born in Kolozsvár (Gluj), Transylvania, on August
4,1937 Péter Korniss has lived in Budapest since
1949. He was on the editorial staff of Nők Lapja
(Women's Magazine) between 1961 and 1991. He
has been the photo editor of Színház (Theater)
magazine since 1991.
A documentary photographer, he devoted three
decades to recording for posterity the vanishing
peasant lifestyle and culture, primarily in
Transylvania. The books Heaven's Bridegroom
and Passing Times were the result of this work.
He followed the life of migratory workers for 10
years and subsequendy compiled The Guest
Worker.
He has exhibited in galleries and museums in 13
countries. His works of art are... Tovább

Fülszöveg

In his book, Péter Korniss shows the reader around Hungary
Through his photographs, Korniss
embraces this small country with unconcealed
feelings and tenderness;
his pictures radiate deep emotions.
The beauty discovered and created brings the reader closer
to the soul of a homeland.
PÉTER KORNISS
Born in Kolozsvár (Gluj), Transylvania, on August
4,1937 Péter Korniss has lived in Budapest since
1949. He was on the editorial staff of Nők Lapja
(Women's Magazine) between 1961 and 1991. He
has been the photo editor of Színház (Theater)
magazine since 1991.
A documentary photographer, he devoted three
decades to recording for posterity the vanishing
peasant lifestyle and culture, primarily in
Transylvania. The books Heaven's Bridegroom
and Passing Times were the result of this work.
He followed the life of migratory workers for 10
years and subsequendy compiled The Guest
Worker.
He has exhibited in galleries and museums in 13
countries. His works of art are included in the col-
lections of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
(Budapest), the Hungarian Museum of
Photography (Kecskemét), the Musée Nicephore
Niépce (France), and the National Museum of
Photography, Film and Television (England).
His published works include Heaven's Brideg-
room (1975), The Hungarian State Folk
Ensemble (1975), Passing Times (1979), The
Land of Red Cloud (1982), The Land of Ancient
Caravan Paths (1985), Amsterdam (1987), The
Guest Worker (1988), The International Folklore
Dance Theater (1991, The Netherlands) and
Budapest Courtyards (1993). Vissza