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István Réti
1872-12-26 – 1945-01-17
Life & Legacy
István Réti (26 December 1872 – 17 January 1945) was a Hungarian painter, professor, art historian and leading member, as well as a founder and theoretician, of the Nagybánya artists' colony, located in what is present-day Baia Mare, Romania. In addition, he served as president of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (1927–1931) and (1932–1935).
The artists' colony and its school were considered very influential in Hungarian and Romanian art; in 1966 the Hungarian National Gallery had a major exhibition of their work: The Art of Nagybánya. Centennial Exhibition in Celebration of the Artists' Colony in Nagybánya.
Occupation & Career
art historian, painter, graphic designer, visual artist, graphic artist, university teacher, artist
Education
Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Education & Institutions
Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q725302 — wikidata View source
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