Gerster, Georg 1928-
Overview
| Works: | 254 works in 795 publications in 8 languages and 7,928 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Exhibition catalogs Pictorial works Illustrated works Aerial photographs Maze puzzles Aerial views Criticism, interpretation, etc Posters Exhibition, pictorial works History |
| Roles: | Author, Photographer, Illustrator, Creator, Other, Editor, wpr, Author of introduction, Artist, Speaker, Honoree |
| Classifications: | CC76.4, 910.222 |
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Most widely held works about
Georg Gerster
- The past from above : aerial photographs of archaeological sites by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Flug in die Vergangenheit : archäologisches Stätten der Menschheit in Flugbildern by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Blicke auf die Schweizer Vergangenheit : Flugbilder von Georg Gerster = Regards sur le passé suisse : photographies aériennes de Georg Gerster by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Le passé au présent : les sites archéologiques de l'humanité en images aériennes by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Weltbilder : 70 Flugbilder aus den sechs Erdteilen ; mit einer Einführung und Bildkommentaren des Photographen by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Weltbilder : Flugbilder aus den sechs Erdteilen by Georg Gerster( Book )
- The Past From Above by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Priviri asupra trecutului României by Georg Gerster( Book )
- Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material by Georg Gerster( )
- Patterns of plenty : the farmer as artist by Georg Gerster( )
- Ephemera file by Georg Gerster( Visual )
- Galerie municipale du Château d'eau( Book )
- Dix neuf expositions de la Galerie municipale du Château d'eau, Toulouse, octobre 78-juillet 80( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Georg Gerster
Grand design : the earth from above by
Georg Gerster(
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80 editions published between 1975 and 1988 in 5 languages and held by 924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The beauty of aerial photographs
80 editions published between 1975 and 1988 in 5 languages and held by 924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The beauty of aerial photographs
Churches in rock : early Christian art in Ethiopia by
Georg Gerster(
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39 editions published between 1968 and 1974 in 5 languages and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
39 editions published between 1968 and 1974 in 5 languages and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sahara: desert of destiny by
Georg Gerster(
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27 editions published between 1959 and 1970 in 5 languages and held by 732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1959 and 1970 in 5 languages and held by 732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nubians in Egypt : peaceful people by
Robert A Fernea(
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8 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Below from above : aerial photography by
Georg Gerster(
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8 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The art of the maze by
Adrian Fisher(
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19 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surveys the mazes and labyrinths which appear throughout the world and examines their history. Includes aerial photographs which reveal the secrets of the mazes while the author explains and discusses methods of maze design, the psychology of mazes, the mathematical evolution and how to solve them
19 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surveys the mazes and labyrinths which appear throughout the world and examines their history. Includes aerial photographs which reveal the secrets of the mazes while the author explains and discusses methods of maze design, the psychology of mazes, the mathematical evolution and how to solve them
Amber waves of grain : America's farmlands from above by
Georg Gerster(
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7 editions published in 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kirchen im Fels; Entdeckungen in Äthiopien by
Georg Gerster(
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33 editions published between 1968 and 1978 in German and English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
33 editions published between 1968 and 1978 in German and English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Faras, die Kathedrale aus dem Wüstensand by
Kazimierz Michałowski(
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23 editions published between 1967 and 1973 in German and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1967 and 1973 in German and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The sites of ancient Greece by
Georg Gerster(
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4 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'The Sites of Ancient Greece' presents 150 of Georg Gerster's most spectacular and evocative photographs of the landscapes and architecture - both ancient and modern - of Greece, a country he has visited and photographed numerous times in his long career. The photographs in this book were taken between 1996 and 2006. A short preface by Gerster himself and an introductory essay convey a sense of why this country, its history, myths and landscapes, have captured the hearts and minds of so many for thousands of years, from ancient kings and poets to modern holiday-makers. In addition, a map of the featured locations and a timeline listing the key dates, events and eras of the ancient Greek world help set the scene for the picture section to follow. Arranged geographically by region, the images in this book take the viewer on a guided tour of Greece and her islands, from cloud-topped Mount Olympus, home of the Gods, in the northern mainland to the isle of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. The historical sites featured include the seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites of Greece, such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens; Delphi, the site of the most important oracle of the ancient Mediterranean world; the astounding mountain-top monasteries at Mount Athos and Meteora, precariously perched high above the ocean; Olympia, one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity and the birthplace of the Olympic Games; the beautiful monuments of Thessaloniki and the medieval city of Rhodes, once the site of the Collosus, one of the lost seven wonders of the world; and the fortified town of Mystras. Gerster's picture also show the wide-ranging landscapes of Greece, from the bustling modern metropolises of Athens and Thessaloniki, studded as they are with ancient jewels, to the arid plains of Sparta, craggy coastlines and jewel-like islands surrounded by calm blue waters. Each photograph is accompanied by an extended caption describing when and where the picture was taken and offering contextual information about the landscapes or monuments pictured, for example noting the key historical (or mythical) events associated with the site
4 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'The Sites of Ancient Greece' presents 150 of Georg Gerster's most spectacular and evocative photographs of the landscapes and architecture - both ancient and modern - of Greece, a country he has visited and photographed numerous times in his long career. The photographs in this book were taken between 1996 and 2006. A short preface by Gerster himself and an introductory essay convey a sense of why this country, its history, myths and landscapes, have captured the hearts and minds of so many for thousands of years, from ancient kings and poets to modern holiday-makers. In addition, a map of the featured locations and a timeline listing the key dates, events and eras of the ancient Greek world help set the scene for the picture section to follow. Arranged geographically by region, the images in this book take the viewer on a guided tour of Greece and her islands, from cloud-topped Mount Olympus, home of the Gods, in the northern mainland to the isle of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. The historical sites featured include the seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites of Greece, such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens; Delphi, the site of the most important oracle of the ancient Mediterranean world; the astounding mountain-top monasteries at Mount Athos and Meteora, precariously perched high above the ocean; Olympia, one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity and the birthplace of the Olympic Games; the beautiful monuments of Thessaloniki and the medieval city of Rhodes, once the site of the Collosus, one of the lost seven wonders of the world; and the fortified town of Mystras. Gerster's picture also show the wide-ranging landscapes of Greece, from the bustling modern metropolises of Athens and Thessaloniki, studded as they are with ancient jewels, to the arid plains of Sparta, craggy coastlines and jewel-like islands surrounded by calm blue waters. Each photograph is accompanied by an extended caption describing when and where the picture was taken and offering contextual information about the landscapes or monuments pictured, for example noting the key historical (or mythical) events associated with the site
Flugbilder aus Syrien : von der Antike bis zur Moderne by
Georg Gerster(
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10 editions published in 2003 in German and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 2003 in German and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paradise lost : Persia from above by
Georg Gerster(
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8 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Paradise Lost: Persia from Above' is a unique photographic record of a fascinating part of the world, unfamiliar to many of us. Between 1976 and 1978, Georg Gerster, a pioneer of aerial photography, was granted rare permission to record the landscapes and cities of Persia. Resulting from more than one hundred different flights, these pictures depict key archaeological sites from ziggurats to ancient citadels, as well as architectural marvels and beautiful countryside. 'Paradise Lost' also provides rare glimpses of life in modern Iran, from popular ski resorts to densely-packed urban centres and vividly brings to life a place, period and culture that few people outside the country can witness."--Jacket
8 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'Paradise Lost: Persia from Above' is a unique photographic record of a fascinating part of the world, unfamiliar to many of us. Between 1976 and 1978, Georg Gerster, a pioneer of aerial photography, was granted rare permission to record the landscapes and cities of Persia. Resulting from more than one hundred different flights, these pictures depict key archaeological sites from ziggurats to ancient citadels, as well as architectural marvels and beautiful countryside. 'Paradise Lost' also provides rare glimpses of life in modern Iran, from popular ski resorts to densely-packed urban centres and vividly brings to life a place, period and culture that few people outside the country can witness."--Jacket
The past from above : aerial photographs of archaeological sites by
Georg Gerster(
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18 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Catalog for an exhibition at the Ruhrlandmuseum in Essen, honoring Georg Gerster for over 40 years of aerial photography of archaeological sites around the world
18 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Catalog for an exhibition at the Ruhrlandmuseum in Essen, honoring Georg Gerster for over 40 years of aerial photography of archaeological sites around the world
Nubien; Goldland am Nil by
Georg Gerster(
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16 editions published between 1964 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1964 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sinai, Land der Offenbarung by
Georg Gerster(
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20 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in German and Dutch and held by 108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gift of Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut
20 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in German and Dutch and held by 108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gift of Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut
Die leidigen Dichter; Goethes Auseinandersetzung mit dem Künstler by
Georg Gerster(
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9 editions published in 1954 in German and held by 106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1954 in German and held by 106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die Welt rettet Abu Simbel by
Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt(
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13 editions published in 1968 in German and Undetermined and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1968 in German and Undetermined and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Griechische Inseln : in Flugbildern von Georg Gerster by
Johannes Nollé(
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8 editions published in 2007 in German and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 2007 in German and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brot und Salz : Flugbilder by
Georg Gerster(
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13 editions published between 1980 and 1986 in German and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1980 and 1986 in German and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Swissair posters by
Georg Gerster(
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8 editions published in 2006 in German and English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 2006 in German and English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Trümpler, Ch (Charlotte) Author Editor
- Ruhrlandmuseum Essen
- J. Paul Getty Museum Publisher
- Fernea, Robert A. (Robert Alan) 1932- Author
- Jaritz, Horst
- El-Hamamsy, Laila Shukry
- Meddemmen, Renee Translator
- Fisher, Adrian Author
- Diamanti, Joyce Contributor
- American Farmland Trust
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Alternative Names
Georg Gerster fotograaf uit Zwitserland
Georg Gerster fotògraf suís
Georg Gerster fotograf zviceran
Georg Gerster fotógrafo suizo
Georg Gerster photographe suisse
Georg Gerster Schweizer Fotograf und Flugbild-Pionier
Georg Gerster Swiss photographer
Gerster, G. 1928-
Георг Герстер
جيرستر، جورج، 1928-
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