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Underwater Cathedrals
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This stunning collection will appeal to fans of architectural photography, art enthusiasts, and readers intrigued by the hidden infrastructure of civilisation portrayed with poetic insight.
Usually once a year Switzerland's water reservoirs are emptied and cleaned. The author photographed the empty, abstract, and at the same time grand-looking spaces on precisely these days. The results are architectural photos of rare and magnificent beauty with an almost spiritual character. This book deals with these images.
The inside of these ysterious monuments of civilization.
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Usually once a year, Switzerland's water reservoirs, which are located deep below ground, are emptied and cleaned. Silvio Maraini photographed the empty, abstract, and at the same time grand-looking spaces on precisely those days. They are monuments of our civilisation, reminiscent of temples with columns, church domes, or even abandoned subway stations.
The result is stunning architectural photos of rare and magnificent beauty with an almost spiritual character. In his preface, Benedikt Loderer writes: "A water reservoir is also a storage of patience that preserves a piece of eternity. In the future, after the next ice age, archaeologists will discover these intact burial chambers and wonder what type of cult they belonged to."
Underwater Cathedrals by Silvio Maraini captures these awe-inspiring spaces, offering a glimpse into their mysterious allure and timeless beauty.
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ISBN: 9783716518274
Publisher: Benteli Verlag
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 October 2016
Country: Switzerland
Imprint: Benteli Verlag
Illustration: Illustrated throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 280.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 1360g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Silvio Maraini studied geophysics at ETH Zürich and currently works as a project manager in the area of environmental protection. In addition, he has been active in the field of photography for more than 25 years, mostly focusing on large projects. In addition to various publications, his photographs are included in the F. Hoffmann La Roche AG art collection in Basel, as well as in various public and private collections.
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