new Jewish architecture from Berlin to San Francisco Libeskind, Daniel 1946- creator Wolf, Connie. Young, James Edward. Schwarzer, Mitchell. Contemporary Jewish Museum (San Francisco, Calif.) text bibliography cau 2008 monographic eng

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127 p. ill. ;col. ;plans. ; 29 cm. An internationally renowned architect and lecturer, Daniel Libeskind is one of the world's most influential figures in architecture. Best-known for his first project, the Jewish Museum in Berlin, Libeskind's work resonates with Jewish history, as is reflected in projects such as the Felix Nussbaum Haus (Germany) and the Danish Jewish Museum (Copenhagen). His innovative design for the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco became his first commission in North America, and the spectacular building is now completed. With breathtaking photography, insightful essays, and an illuminating text by the architect, this volume is the first to examine Libeskind's Jewish museums and to feature the architect's vibrant new building in California. Daniel Libeskind And The Jewish Tradition: The Contemporary Jewish Museum is the only book to examine all of Daniel Libeskind's Jewish museums, featuring the new Contemporary Jewish Museum set to open June 2008 in San Francisco. An internationally renowned architect, theorist, and lecturer, Libeskind is considered one of the world's most influential figures in architecture.Credited with introducing a new critical discourse into the field, Libeskind's architectural practice and urban design has won him international praise and numerous commissions. His innovative design for the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco became Libeskind's first commission in North America (1998), and the spectacular building is now completed. Preface / Connie Wolf -- Toward a California Judaism / Mitchell Schwarzer -- Daniel Libeskind's new Jewish architecture / James E. Young -- Jewish Museum Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 1988, 1991-99 / Daniel Libeskind -- Felix-Nussbaum-Haus, Osnabrück, Germany, 1996-98 / Daniel Libeskind -- Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2003 / Daniel Libeskind -- Glass Courtyard, Jewish Museum Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 2004-07 / Daniel Libeskind -- Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, California, 1998-2008 / Daniel Libeskind -- About Daniel Libeskind -- edited by Connie Wolf ; with contributions by Daniel Libeskind, Mitchell Schwarzer, and James E. Young. Include Bibliography Libeskind, Daniel 1946- Themes, motives Museum architecture Jewish museums Designs and plans NA737.L46 A4 2008 727.6296092 9780847831654 0847831655 2008926427 pucpr 060410 20220627163319.0 eng