Bernd & Hilla Becher - Basic Forms of Industrial Buildings - 2005

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Bernd and Hilla Becher's Basic Forms of Industrial Buildings collects 61 photographs in a illustrated edition, showcasing the couple's pioneering approach to industrial architecture.

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Basic Forms of Industrial Buildings – Bernd & Hilla Becher

A must-have volume celebrating the groundbreaking work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, pioneers of industrial photography. Honored with prestigious awards such as the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale and the Hasselblad International Award, the Bechers dedicated over forty years to capturing the stark beauty of industrial architecture.

This special edition features **61 iconic photographs**, offering a representative selection from their vast “visual encyclopedia” of industrial structures:
Cooling towers and water towers
Blast furnaces and lime kilns
Gravel plants, grain elevators, and gas tanks
Unique interior details of monumental industrial edifices

Each image is a striking portrait, transforming functional constructions into timeless works of art.

Perfect for collectors, photography enthusiasts, and lovers of industrial design, this book is an extraordinary journey into form, memory, and the aesthetics of industry.

Basic Forms of Industrial Buildings – Bernd & Hilla Becher

A must-have volume celebrating the groundbreaking work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, pioneers of industrial photography. Honored with prestigious awards such as the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale and the Hasselblad International Award, the Bechers dedicated over forty years to capturing the stark beauty of industrial architecture.

This special edition features **61 iconic photographs**, offering a representative selection from their vast “visual encyclopedia” of industrial structures:
Cooling towers and water towers
Blast furnaces and lime kilns
Gravel plants, grain elevators, and gas tanks
Unique interior details of monumental industrial edifices

Each image is a striking portrait, transforming functional constructions into timeless works of art.

Perfect for collectors, photography enthusiasts, and lovers of industrial design, this book is an extraordinary journey into form, memory, and the aesthetics of industry.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Photography
Book Title
Basic Forms of Industrial Buildings
Author/ Illustrator
Bernd & Hilla Becher
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2005
Height
25 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
17.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
141
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