The Architecture of Modern American Synagogues, 1950s-1960s.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geva, Anat, 1947-

Series:

Sara and John Lindsey Series in the Arts and Humanities Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, American.

Synagogues as community centers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, 2023.

Summary:

This book by Anat Geva explores the architecture of modern American synagogues during the 1950s and 1960s. It examines the design, building technology, and preservation of these structures, which reflect the Jewish community's adaptation to post-World War II America. The work highlights how synagogues embodied modernist architectural movements and expressed themes of Jewish identity, resilience, and freedom of religion. Geva provides an architectural analysis of synagogue design, emphasizing elements like geometry, materials, and environmental conditions. The book is intended for readers interested in architecture, Jewish culture, and history, particularly in understanding how religious and cultural identity is expressed through architectural form. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Introduction

A Contextual Framework

Synagogue Design Concepts

Modern American Synagogue Design: Key Developments

Pushing the Envelope: Architectural Illustrations

Adaptions and Changes

Concluding Remarks.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781648431364