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Cooling Towers (Mit Press),New
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Another volume in the Bechers' lifelong project of documenting the architecture of industrial structures.Bernd and Hilla Becher's photography can be considered conceptual art, typological study, and topological documentation. Their work can be linked to the Neue Sachlichkeit movement of the 1920s and to such masters of German photography as Karl Blossfeldt, August Sander, and Albert RengerPatzsch. Their photographs documenting the architecture of industrial structures, taken over the course of forty years, make up the most important body of work to be found in independent objective photography. This volume adds cooling towers to a list of photographic projects that includes booklength studies of water towers, blast furnaces, gas tanks, mineheads, and frame houses.Since the end of the nineteenth century, cooling towers have formed a striking part of electricity and steel works. The first cooling towers were woodclad structures at coal mines; more recent examples are the steel or concrete constructions seen at nuclear power stations. The simplicity of these forms and their hermetically sealed external skins create an impressive, monumental effect. The Bechers have been photographing cooling towers since the 1960s. This volume contains 236 photographs of cooling towersin all their different shapes and structural formsfrom Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland, and the United States, and includes a short text by the Bechers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the book 'Cooling Towers'? A: The book 'Cooling Towers' focuses on the architectural documentation of cooling towers as part of Bernd and Hilla Becher's lifelong project. It presents their photography as both conceptual art and a typological study of industrial structures.
- Q: How many photographs are included in 'Cooling Towers'? A: 'Cooling Towers' contains a total of 236 photographs showcasing cooling towers in various shapes and structural forms from different countries, including Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland, and the United States.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Cooling Towers'? A: The authors of 'Cooling Towers' are Bernd and Hilla Becher, renowned photographers known for their extensive work documenting industrial architecture.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Cooling Towers' have? A: 'Cooling Towers' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and an elegant presentation for collectors and art enthusiasts.
- Q: When was 'Cooling Towers' published? A: 'Cooling Towers' was published on March 10, 2006.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Cooling Towers'? A: 'Cooling Towers' features a total of 248 pages, offering a comprehensive look into the subject matter.
- Q: What makes the photographs in 'Cooling Towers' significant? A: The photographs in 'Cooling Towers' are significant for their artistic representation and documentation of industrial structures, reflecting the Bechers' unique approach to photography over a span of forty years.
- Q: Are there any texts included in the book? A: Yes, 'Cooling Towers' includes a short text by the Bechers, providing context and insight into their photographic project.
- Q: Is 'Cooling Towers' suitable for collectors of art books? A: 'Cooling Towers' is suitable for collectors of art books, especially those interested in photography, industrial architecture, and the works of Bernd and Hilla Becher.
- Q: What artistic movements influence the work presented in 'Cooling Towers'? A: The work presented in 'Cooling Towers' can be linked to the Neue Sachlichkeit movement of the 1920s and is influenced by notable German photographers such as Karl Blossfeldt, August Sander, and Albert Renger-Patzsch.