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Antoni Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí

Architectural genius Gaudí: Barcelona's transformational visionary.

If the whimsical spires of Sagrada Família intrigue you or the vibrant mosaics of Park Güell enchant you, this book dives into the life of the architect behind these wonders. Rainer Zerbst captures Gaudí's paradoxical life and his dedication to a unique architectural vision that turned Barcelona into an open-air museum, making this read perfect for art and architecture enthusiasts or anyone captivated by the allure of Catalonia's cultural heartbeat.

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ISBN: 9783822821718
Authors: Rainer Zerbst, Robert Descharnes
Publisher: TASCHEN
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Art
Related Topics: Biography, Architecture, Art History, Design
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 688 readers)

Description

A detailed description of Antoni Gaudí - the man and his work. Wherever they go, anyone who visits Barcelona today will come across the works of Antoni Gaudí - the architect who has attracted art-lovers from all over the world to Spain. It was here, in the capital of Catalonia, that the famous master of architecture produced nearly all of his works. Villas for the well-to-do bourgeoisie, the expansive Güell Park (which today is open to the public), and the famous church designed in honour of the Holy Family - a project which was begun over 100 years ago and has yet to be completed. Antoni Gaudí's life was full of contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalan nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely to the construction of one single church. As a young man Gaudí had a liking for the glamour of social life and the looks of a dandy; in old age, on the other hand, he lived a spartan life. Antoni Gaudí never married and devoted his life entirely to his art - architecture. His works have been acclaimed as "soothing oases in a desert of functional buildings", as "precious gems in the uniform grey of rows of houses," and the master himself was acclaimed as the "Dante of architecture". This book provides a detailed description of Gaudí the man and his work. The complete works are documented in a wide range of colour photos.
 

Architectural genius Gaudí: Barcelona's transformational visionary.

If the whimsical spires of Sagrada Família intrigue you or the vibrant mosaics of Park Güell enchant you, this book dives into the life of the architect behind these wonders. Rainer Zerbst captures Gaudí's paradoxical life and his dedication to a unique architectural vision that turned Barcelona into an open-air museum, making this read perfect for art and architecture enthusiasts or anyone captivated by the allure of Catalonia's cultural heartbeat.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.