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

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.