ARCHITECTURE IS MOST IMPORTANT T.10 ARCHITECTS

Discover the fascinating story of architects and their difficult choices in turbulent times. The book "Architecture is Most Important T.10 Architects" is an insightful case study of SARP (Association of Architects of the Republic of Poland) in the years 1934-1939, when the architectural community had to face the introduction of the so-called Aryan paragraph. Get to know the fates of outstanding figures who faced dramatic moral and professional dilemmas.

• In-depth analysis of historical events
• Psychological portraits of architects in difficult times
• Detailed case study of SARP
• Insightful look at the influence of politics on architecture
• Fascinating story about human choices and consequences
• Rich historical and archival sources

This book is an attempt to understand how it came about that former colleagues and friends became enemies. The authors, Joanna Majczyk and Agnieszka Tomaszewicz, analyze what had to happen for people like Jerzy Gelbard and Maksymilian Goldberg, outstanding architects and artists, to become Strangers. They are not convinced by the claim that these were the times", or the justification of the introduction of the Aryan paragraph" into the SARP statute by the economic crisis of the 1930s, rampant anti-Semitism or Hitler's rise to power.

EMG Publishing presents the tenth volume of the Architecture is Most Important" series, which sheds new light on the history of Polish architecture and its connections with politics. This book is not only a historical analysis, but also a reflection on universal values and choices that people face in extreme situations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of architecture, Polish history and social mechanisms.

The book "Architecture is Most Important T.10 Architects" is a position that forces you to think and reflect on the past, as well as on contemporary challenges. It is a story about people who had to make difficult choices in times when values such as friendship, loyalty and solidarity were put to the toughest test. It is a book that remains in your memory long after reading it.

Specification:

Pages: 352

Format: 173x215 mm

Year of publication: 2025

Cover: paperback

Publisher: Emg