This is a compilation of the full years information; including: the "Discussion" section; where well-known architects and critics as well as specialist authors and architectural historians articulate their views; the "Documentation" section containing an analysis of selected projects; in which buildings from around the world are covered in depth; and the "Technology" section where the specific theme of each issue of the magazine is treated in greater depth. Along with these are illustrations of the high standards that Detail is known for; where all plan drawings are true to scale and have been approved by the architects; planners and engineers responsible for the original design.This annual sourcebook is a beautiful record; not only of the years Detail publication; but of some of the best; and most innovative contemporary architecture
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Spanish and Portuguese Jewry...and RembrandtBy SamThe Spanish and Portuguese Jewry in Rembrandts Amsterdam is the ultimate paradigm of Sephardic rebirth. It was realized at the heels of the demonic relentlessness; notoriously known as the "holy office" of Spanish Inquisition. However; in Amsterdam the doors were open to members of the Portuguese Nation to reinvent themselves; to live in relative peace amongst their correligionist. These merchants and their families brought with them strong ties to overseas commerce but most important of all; the unyielding need to shed the dark cloak of Christianity; and worship in their ancient way. Many brought with them the noble bearing of the Hidalgo; With its love for the better things in life such as; art; literature; and fine dress. Yet; besides bringing Iberian refinement to the Netherlands; together with the need to pursue a better economic life; their greatest achievement was that they built from the ashes of persecution; a lasting memoire; of Sephardic survival. It is From Amsterdam that the spark of Judaism branched out to England and the Americas; The Spanish and Portuguese Jews being historically speaking; some of the first Hebrews to bring Judaism west of Europe. This testimony of Sephardic grandeur survives within the confines of Art and literature. Here we see Rembrandt in a sense; inadvertently chosen; to be a chronicler of the survival and rebirth of a proud and prominent people. In Nadlers book we read this episode in Sephardic history unfolding in a very eloquent way. Nadlers research into this perplexing Jewish phenomena is noteworthy and I enjoy reading Nadlers account of interaction between The Spanish and Portuguese Jews and their Protestant neighbors from Amsterdam; specifically Rembrandt; who I have an artistic affinity towards. My only complaint being that Nadler could have given us more color plates to appreciate and mull over; while turning the pages.Shmuel Fuentes Hazzan0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy smjust what we expected; when we expected0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Aviva Lev-AriGreat read
