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Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)

Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)

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Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, German-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.

The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.

The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.

The book is also available in English.

  • Hardcover with dust jacket
  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 32.5x24.5cm
  • 248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans
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Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)

Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)

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From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.

The compact, German-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.

The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.

The book is also available in English.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 22 x 12.3 cm
  • 184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics
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A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear

A book to touch, see and hear

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The Humboldt Forum is both a place of history and research and a place of encounter and inclusion. This inclusively designed book tells the history of the site from the 13th century to the present day with 14 tactile images and texts in large print, Braille and plain language.

What began as a small Dominican monastery has become one of the most important squares in Berlin over the centuries. With the help of your fingertips, your eyes or your ears, you will embark on a special journey through time in eight stages.

An audio version supplements the book and can be accessed here .

The book was created in cooperation with members of the Culture and Leisure Working Group of the Berlin General Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded 1874 e. V. emerged.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace, 2020
  • 26.2 x 44.2 cm
  • 64 pages
  • Texts in large print, Braille and plain language
  • 14 illustrations, 6 thermoforming foils and tactile printing
  • tactile map
  • ring binding
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Book - The reconstructed castle. Façade, architecture and sculpture (DE)
Book - The reconstructed castle. Façade, architecture and sculpture (DE)

Book - The reconstructed castle. Façade, architecture and sculpture (DE)

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3,000 figurative sculptures
22,000 sandstone workpieces
750 meters of restored facades
3.5 million bricks

The architecture and sculpture of the masterful facades of Andreas Schlueter and his successor Eosander meet in breathtaking new photographs by Leo Seidel:The resurrected Berlin Palace in the center of Berlin is both a monument to the baroque building and a lively new urban district for culture. With the castle, the urban reference point for the historic center of the city between the boulevard Unter den Linden and the Museum Island returns. The magnificent photographs and the multifaceted texts by authors who, as participants in this major project, look behind the scenes, tell of the diversity and importance of the baroque sandstone facades, their technical and craft reconstruction and the architectural conception of the building.

  • Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Text contributions by Hans-Dieter Hegner, Kathrin Lange, Bernd Wolfgang Lindemann, Franco Stella, Peter Stephan, Bernhard Wolter
  • With photographs by Leo Seidel
  • Hirmer publishing house
  • 24 x 30 cm, hard cover
  • 160 pages, 226 color illustrations
  • ISBN:978-3-7774-3762-0
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Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)

Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)

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Dealing with colonial history and (post)colonial continuities is one of the major challenges of the Humboldt Forum. It will decisively shape the work of this cultural institution. In this volume, prominent, globally active museum experts who accompanied the Humboldt Forum in its creation have their say. With their contributions, they take part in international debates, such as the passionate debate about the provenance and restitution of ethnological collections.
With contributions by George Okello Abungu (Nairobi), Kwame Anthony Appiah (New York), Philipp Blom (Vienna), Hartmut Dorgerloh (Berlin), Rita Eder (Mexico City), Hu Wei (Shanghai), Jyotindra Jain (New Delhi), Lars-Christian Koch (Berlin), Lee Chor Lin (Singapore), Neil MacGregor (London), Natalia Majluf (Lima), Wayne Modest (Amsterdam), Nazan Ölçer (Istanbul), Barbara Plankensteiner (Hamburg), Thomas Thiemeyer (Tübingen) , Abdoulaye Toure (Dakar).

 

  • Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Hanser Verlag
  • 15x21.5cm
  • 272 pages, bound
  • ISBN:978-3-446-26641-4
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Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace

Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace

Regular price €49,00 Sale price €29,90
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, English-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.

The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.

The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.

The book is also available in German.

  • Hardcover with dust jacket
  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 32.5x24.5cm
  • 248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans
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Book - The Reconstruction of Berlin Palace. Arcade, Architecture and Sculpture
Book - The Reconstruction of Berlin Palace. Arcade, Architecture and Sculpture

Book - The Reconstruction of Berlin Palace. Arcade, Architecture and Sculpture

Regular price €19,90
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3,000 figurative sculptures and reliefs
22,000 sandstone blocks
750 Meters of Restored Facades
3.5 million bricks

Encounter the architecture and sculptural work of Andreas Schlueter's masterful façades and those of his successor Eosander von Göthe in breath-taking new photographs by Leo Seidel:the restored Berlin Palace in the center of the capital is both a monument to the Baroque building and a vibrant new city complex for culture. With the palace, the urban reference point for the historic center of the city between the boulevard Unter Den Linden and the Spree Island has returned. The magnificent photographs and multifaceted texts by authors who, as participants in this major project, look behind the scenes, tell of the diversity and significance of the Baroque sandstone façades, their technical and handcrafted reconstruction, and the architectural conception of the building.

  • Published by Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Contributions by Hans-Dieter Hegner, Kathrin Lange, Bernd Wolfgang Lindemann, Franco Stella, Peter Stephan, Bernhard Wolter
  • Photographs by Leo Seidel
  • Hirmer publishing house
  • 24 x 30 cm, hard cover
  • 160 pages, 226 color illustrations
  • ISBN 978-3-7774-3217-5
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Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage

Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage

Regular price €18,00
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Addressing colonial history and (post)colonial continuities is a major challenge for the Humboldt Forum, and will decisively shape the activities of this cultural institution. This volume features essays and conversations of prominent museum experts from around the world who have supported and advised the Humboldt Forum in its development. Through their statements, they take part in international discussions such as the intense debate about provenance and restitution of ethnological collections.
Includes contributions from George Okello Abungu (Nairobi), Kwame Anthony Appiah (New York), Philipp Blom (Vienna), Hartmut Dorgerloh (Berlin), Rita Eder (Mexico City), Hu Wei (Shanghai), Jyotindra Jain (New Delhi), Lars-Christian Koch (Berlin), Lee Chor Lin (Singapore), Neil MacGregor (London), Natalia Majluf (Lima), Wayne Modest (Amsterdam), Nazan Ölçer (Istanbul), Barbara Plankensteiner (Hamburg), Thomas Thiemeyer (Tübingen) , and Abdoulaye Toure (Dakar).

  • Published by Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Hanser Verlag
  • 15 x 21.5 cm, hard cover
  • 248 pages
  • ISBN:978-3-446-26642-1
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Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site

Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site

Regular price €15,00
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.

The compact, English-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.

The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.

The book is also available in German.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 22 x 12.3 cm
  • 184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics
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