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Concrete

Immaterial: 5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time

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Concrete and Memory in Post-War Britain

This chapter examines the role of concrete in the reconstruction of post-war Britain, highlighting its technical processes and symbolic significance in memorials. It explores the juxtaposition of concrete's durability and the challenges faced in preserving memorials, with a particular focus on the memorial on Ile de la Cité dedicated to World War II deportees.

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