Pál Bánszky

art writer, art historian

Kaba, 31 October 1929 – Kecskemét, 13 June 2015

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–2015)

Yes, in that order. My first memory (or impression) is of his smile. Oops... internet... Photo by Pál Bánszky: It was him! In this writing I will take a career overview, referring to the social circumstances. Neither a systematic, chronological biography nor a selected bibliography will be compiled, but only a few highlights and works will be referred to.

Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Award

Cultural education award in the cultural sector, granted by the Minister responsible for culture.

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1994

governmental award

Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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1991

governmental award

Order of the Star of the Hungarian Republic with a golden wreath

It was a high-ranking state decoration, the successor to the Order of the Star of the Hungarian People’s Republic, and it was discontinued in 1991.

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