German Castles

Castles are cultural testaments to long bygone eras, which tell us a great deal about the way of life of the former residents. Our view of these imposing residential and defensive structures is often tinged with romantic notions. A large number of the buildings which have been preserved to the present day date from the heyday of castle building in the high and late mediaeval period, and served not only for defence against enemies and protection of their occupants, but also had a representative function as a display of power, wealth and social status. For this illustrated volume, the photographer Wolfgang Mothes selected castles according to their cultural and historical significance, which provide a representative cross-section of the different building styles and demonstrate their unique position in the history of architecture. The dramatic effect of the infrared pictures is often enhanced by long time exposure, thereby creating a fascinating interplay between the changing weather conditions and the stolid, static buildings.

Size 40 x 30 cm
High-quality cloth bound with dust jacket
176 pages with 65 double-page duotone panorama photographs
With extensive texts in German and English
Designed by Edition Panorama

ISBN: 978-3-89823-425-2

48.00 EUR