Handbuch der deutschen Kunstdenkmäler, Bd.1, Mitteldeutschland, 1914

Handbuch der deutschen Kunstdenkmäler, Bd.1, Mitteldeutschland, 1914

Georg Dehio (1850-1932)

Approximate level
C1
Length
157,425 words
Reading time
13 h 7 min
Chapters
27
Language
German
On Project Gutenberg since
2006

This book is a comprehensive guide to historical art and architecture in Central Germany, published in 1914. It serves as a technical reference work rather than a narrative. The text is highly condensed, relying on an extensive system of abbreviations for architectural terms, dates, and stylistic periods. This makes it a demanding read, as it requires familiarity with specialized vocabulary and a disciplined approach to deciphering abbreviated German sentences. It is a valuable resource for studying formal architectural descriptions.

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Subjects

  • Art -- Germany
  • Architecture -- Germany
  • Germany -- Guidebooks

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