The Italian Memorial At Auschwitz: An Approach Through Conservation Theory*

Abstract According to Bruno Zevi, the Italian Memorial housed at Block 21 of the Auschwitz concentration camp is among the most significant works of contemporary architecture. Recently, it has become the focus of a political and cultural conflict that is itself worthy of study. The memorial was desi...

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Main Author: Scarrocchia, Sandro (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2012
In: Images
Year: 2012, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 119-129
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