Sharon Rotbard, White City Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Sharon Rotbard's 'White City Black City' reveals the intricate interplay between architecture, politics, and culture in Tel Aviv and Jaffa during the 20th century. The book highlights how these cities evolved in opposition to one another, with Tel Aviv's modernist identity emerging as Jaffa's historic character was marginalized. Through a three-part structure—'White City,' 'Black City,' and a concluding reflection—the work deftly explores the urban transformation shaped by colonialism, nationalism, and war. Rotbard's approach combines archival research with critical analysis to uncover the layers of history embedded in these UNESCO-listed sites.

Bigon, L. (2017). Sharon Rotbard, White City Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa. ABE Journal, 11. https://doi.org/10.4000/abe.11049