Paulskirche: A Political Story of Architecture

The building history of an important German architecture monument, the Paulskirche in FrankfurtA contribution to the debate about its reconstructionOn the occasion of the forthcoming renovation of the Paulskirche in Frankfurt am Main, the book recounts the history of its construction, reconstruction and renovation in accordance with the respective social currents. In addition, the role of the Paulskirche as a seat of the nationwide debate culture is traced, which it has held since the postwar period in its function as a festival hall.

Text in English and German.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3899863151
• ISBN13: 9783899863154
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Avedition
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 10.8"