Die Bauwerke und Kunstdenkmäler von Berlin: Beihefte - 30: Die Ausstattung in den Kirchen des Berliner Kirchenbauvereins (1890-1905)

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The focus is on 43 Protestant churches in Berlin, initiated by the Church Building Society established in 1890. The book documents the altar paintings, murals, and stained glass that were largely lost due to war, utilizing diverse archival materials. It centers on city parish churches that were built around the same time as the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Cathedral. While their exteriors still shape the districts today, much of the interior decoration has been lost. The work comprises two parts: a history of the interior design and a catalog. The catalog serves as a handbook, presenting each building with a site plan, images, and brief descriptions, while also cataloging the liturgical furnishings and the art that once existed. This documentation showcases the variety of church interiors, highlighting examples that remain largely intact, such as the Immanuel Church in Prenzlauer Berg and the Stephanus Church in Wedding. The visual representations extend beyond allegories of the Reformation and portraits of reformers, addressing themes such as the societal role of women in the Martha Church.