[Large brick building with arched windows in Lübeck] 1930 - 1937

Editor: This is a photograph of a "Large brick building with arched windows in Lübeck," attributed to Laurence Feininger. The composition is striking, with the building filling most of the frame. What do you notice about its structure and form? Curator: The architectonic subject, rendered in monochrome, presents a rigorous study of form. The repetitive arches and vertical thrust articulate a dialogue between light and shadow, revealing the materiality of the brick. The negative exposure only enhances this effect. Editor: I see what you mean; the inversion draws attention to those very aspects. Thanks. Curator: Indeed. The artist's manipulation transforms a simple building into a powerful meditation on architectural space and light.