About the work
A visual journey through the history, architecture and memory of Berat.
Berat in Black Lines is a 203-page artistic and documentary work, in Albanian and English, built on 121 original sketches drawn with a technical pen (rapidograph). Through drawings and accompanying texts, the book reveals the historic quarters, traditional houses, architectural details and the traces of buildings that live on in the city's memory.
Combining experience in documenting cultural heritage, archaeological training and artistic sensitivity, the work makes a distinctive contribution to the visual documentation and promotion of Berat's historical and cultural heritage.
More than a guidebook, this book is an invitation to see the city beyond its familiar views, to discover its silent stories and to value a heritage that must be preserved and passed on to future generations.