Description
Book SynopsisAn examination of the dialogue between art and politics during the short Hungarian Soviet Republic
Trade Review'Dent has done a creditable job in conducting in-depth, original research, integrating it into a highly readable text that touches on a number of subjects never treated before in the literature in any language. He is to be praised for his dedication to this understudied but fascinating episode in the history of modern politics and the role of culture in politics' -- Professor Oliver Botar, School of Art, University of Manitoba
Table of ContentsAuthor's Preface
Acknowledgements
A Note on Terminology
Introduction
1. The Political and Historical Context
2. Budapest Turns Red
3. Poster Power
4. Art for the People
5. Cultural Polemics
6. The Silent Screen Talks Politics
7. Opening up the Auditoriums
8. Music for All
9. The Pen Goes to Battle
10. Why?
11. What Went Wrong?
Postscript: What Happened to Them?
Sourced Used and Useful Sources
Index
