The Berlin Wall 1961-1989: Photographs From The Stock Of The Archive Of The Land Of Berlin
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A striking work of historical photography, The Berlin Wall 1961-1989: Photographs From The Stock Of The Archive Of The Land Of Berlin presents a sweeping visual chronicle of one of the twentieth century's most defining symbols of division, drawing exclusively from the official photographic archive of the Land of Berlin. Curated by Oliver Vergetz, the collection documents the Wall's construction in 1961, its imposing presence across the divided city, and the jubilant scenes of its fall in 1989, offering an authoritative and deeply human record of life in its shadow. The photographs capture the stark contrast between East and West Berlin — the watchtowers, the death strip, the graffiti-covered western face — alongside intimate portraits of the people whose daily lives were irrevocably shaped by this concrete barrier. Sober and unflinching in tone, the work serves as both a historical document and a powerful testament to the resilience of a city torn apart and ultimately reunited. This is an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the Cold War's most visceral and enduring monument through the unmediated lens of contemporary photography.
Author: Volker Viergutz
Format: Paperback
Published: 2008, Berlin Story Verlag, Berlin, Germany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A striking work of historical photography, The Berlin Wall 1961-1989: Photographs From The Stock Of The Archive Of The Land Of Berlin presents a sweeping visual chronicle of one of the twentieth century's most defining symbols of division, drawing exclusively from the official photographic archive of the Land of Berlin. Curated by Oliver Vergetz, the collection documents the Wall's construction in 1961, its imposing presence across the divided city, and the jubilant scenes of its fall in 1989, offering an authoritative and deeply human record of life in its shadow. The photographs capture the stark contrast between East and West Berlin — the watchtowers, the death strip, the graffiti-covered western face — alongside intimate portraits of the people whose daily lives were irrevocably shaped by this concrete barrier. Sober and unflinching in tone, the work serves as both a historical document and a powerful testament to the resilience of a city torn apart and ultimately reunited. This is an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the Cold War's most visceral and enduring monument through the unmediated lens of contemporary photography.