Lipsky, J; (2008) Paul Zucker and the rhythm of space, analysis of an aesthetic theory of architecture that correlates function, time and space. Doctoral thesis , UCL (University College London).

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Paul Zucker, "who loved beauty in all its forms and who understood how to bring this love to others."1 jt, I theories of the German architect and art historian Paul Zucker (1888-19712). Vi * I I>ilLll /-t-ieker studied ureliiteeturo and art history in Berlin and Munich. In the early 20th century he worked and lived in Berlin as professional architect and art historian, university lecturer at Lessing- H Hochschule, editor, author and architectural critic. 'B Until the 1930s Zucker enjoyed a high reputation in Berlin's intellectual circles. He published many 2 Knowledgeable and cultivated... books, reviews and articles and designed several Zucker in his library, New York, 1968 stores, town and country' houses in and around Berlin. His established livelihood came to an end though with the onset of the Nazi- Regime when he was forced to flee Germany during the Jewish Persecution. Paul Zucker emigrated to New York City in 1937 and after some initial difficulties was able to start a new life, becoming lecturer at Cooper Union Art School and the New School of Social Research in New York. Though unfortunately not able to work again as professional architect. Zucker published and lectured in New York until his death in 1971.

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