Bidspirit auction | Architecture of Synagogues in Germany.

Architecture of Synagogues in Germany. SC. Heavy book. 446 pages. 29 x 24 cm. 2.300 k”g. Die Architektur der Synagoge. 1988. - Die Architektur der Synagoge — The Architecture of the Synagogue (Germany) 1988. Softcover. 446 pages. Large format. A major scholarly work devoted to the architecture of synagogues in Germany, one of the most important fields in the study of European Jewish cultural heritage prior to the Holocaust. The book surveys synagogue architecture from the eighteenth through early twentieth centuries, analyzing architectural styles, artistic influences, design concepts, and the communal role of synagogue buildings. The volume is richly illustrated with historical photographs, architectural drawings, plans, elevations, and detailed scholarly analysis. Many of the buildings documented were destroyed during the Holocaust, making this publication an important record of lost Jewish architectural heritage. A valuable reference for collectors and scholars of Jewish architecture, German Jewish history, heritage preservation, and European cultural history. Condition: Good condition. Light signs of use. Size: 29 × 24 cm Pages: 446 Weight: approx. 2.3 kg (heavy volume)