Heaven's Gates: Masonry Synagogues in the Territories of the Former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Warsaw: Polish Institute of World Art Studies/ Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews, 2017. First English language edition. Hardcover. Large quartos. 725pp. Photo-illustrated paper boards with black lettering on the front cover, white lettering on the spine. The definitive work on the subject of masonry synagogues in the territories of Poland and Lithuanian, the book is the culmination of many decades of architectural study and research by pioneering Polish architectural scholars Maria Piechotka (1920-2020) and her husband Kazimierz (1919-2010). It is the companion piece to the the couples well known work on the subject of wooden synagogues. This book is an expansive work which delves deeply into the history and architecture of these structures, with copious text and is profusely illustrated throughout with countless b/w and color photographic reproductions after images of interiors and facades. Also includes are many floor plans and measures drawings. The back of the book contains extensive bibliography, index, list of illustrations and detailed map sections. The second volume in the series "Jewish Art in Poland and Central Europe" New in publisher's shrink wrap. Item #49322
ISBN: 9788394234430
Price: $450.00