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Asmara : Africa's jewel of modernity

Title
Asmara : Africa's jewel of modernity / Stefan Boness, photographs ; Jochen Visscher, editor ; translation into English: Lucinda Rennison.
Author
Boness, Stefan
Publication
  • Berlin : Jovis, [2016]
  • ©2016

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Additional Authors
  • Visscher, Jochen
  • Rennison, Lucinda
Description
95 pages : chiefly color illustrations, map, color portraits; 21 cm
Summary
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, has one of the most extensive surviving ensembles of modernist architecture in the world. To this day, the influence of the former colonial power of Italy from the early 20th century remains visible. Many of the buildings, erected in the futuristic, expressionist, cubist or rationalistic style have been preserved and dominate the cityscape of Asmara. UNESCO is considering to make the city a World Heritage Site in recognition of its outstanding modernist architecture. The impressive photographs by Stefan Boness convey the unique atmosphere of Asmara as a living museum of modernity. 0New, changed and revised edition of 'Asmara? The Frozen City' (2006).
Subject
  • 1900-1999
  • Modern movement (Architecture) > Eritrea > Asmara > Pictorial works
  • Architecture > Eritrea > Asmara > History > Pictorial works
  • Architecture, Modern > 20th century > Pictorial works
  • Buildings > Eritrea > Asmara > Pictorial works
  • Architecture
  • Architecture, Modern
  • Buildings
  • Modern movement (Architecture)
  • Asmara (Eritrea) > Buildings, structures, etc. > Pictorial works
  • Eritrea > Asmara
Genre/Form
  • Pictorial works.
  • History.
Language (note)
  • Text in German and English.
Call Number
Sc D 23-323
ISBN
  • 9783868594355
  • 3868594353
OCLC
954308906
Author
Boness, Stefan, photographer.
Title
Asmara : Africa's jewel of modernity / Stefan Boness, photographs ; Jochen Visscher, editor ; translation into English: Lucinda Rennison.
Publisher
Berlin : Jovis, [2016]
Copyright Date
©2016
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Language
Text in German and English.
Local Note
DIST. BY D.A.P. EXAMINES VARIOUS MODERN STRUCTURES IN CITY. COLOR ILLUSTRATED. TRANSLATED.
Chronological Term
1900-1999
Added Author
Visscher, Jochen, editor.
Rennison, Lucinda, translator.
Research Call Number
Sc D 23-323
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