Publisher's Synopsis
The Lost Synagogues project entails a collection of vibrant paintings depicting synagogues that were eradicated before and during WWII. Andrea Strongwater has researched Jewish communities across Europe to connect archival photos with written records that together paint a picture of European Jewish life before the Holocaust. Strongwater brings this world back to life through her art. This book is dedicated to synagogues destroyed during the Third Reich throughout the region that was part of Germany in 1935. The paintings in this collection have been created by carefully scrutinizing historical black and white photos. Where decisions have been made about colors, the artist has chosen to enhance the beauty of the building, while staying true to the material of the original. The work is intended to draw you into this world of gorgeous and meaningful architecture, while preserving an important piece of Jewish cultural history. In educating future generations about Jewish history and the impact of the Holocaust, this book provides remarkable documentation of the rich cultural life that thrived throughout Europe prior to World War II.
