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OverviewThe life of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was full of complexity and contradictions. As a young man he joined the Catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church; toward the end of his life he devoted himself completely to the construction of one single spectacular church, La Sagrada Família. In his youth, he courted a glamorous social life and the demeanor of a dandy. By the time of his death in a tram accident on the streets of Barcelona, his clothes were so shabby that passersby assumed he was a beggar. Gaudí’s incomparable architecture channels much of this multifaceted intricacy. From the shimmering surface textures and skeletal forms of Casa Batlló to the Hispano-Arabic matrix of Casa Vicens, his work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials, and religious faith into a unique Modernista aesthetic. Today, his buildings enjoy global popularity and acclaim; his magnum opus, the Sagrada Família, is the most-visited monument in Spain and seven of his works are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Packed full of expert texts and hundreds of full-color illustrations, including new photography, this book presents Gaudí’s complete oeuvre. Like a personal tour through Barcelona, we explore his residential, religious, and public projects. We see how the “Dante of architecture” was a builder in the truest sense of the word, crafting extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerizing details, transforming fantastical visions into realities on the city streets. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rainer ZerbstPublisher: Taschen GmbH Imprint: Taschen GmbH Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 21.70cm Weight: 1.110kg ISBN: 9783836566179ISBN 10: 3836566176 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 06 July 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: Spanish Table of ContentsReviews"""There is probably no better way to enter the mind of Gaudí than through this book.""-- ""eldiario.es"" ""This book shows us the Catalan architect's universe as never before.""-- ""El País""" “This book shows us the Catalan architect’s universe as never before.” * El País * “There is probably no better way to enter the mind of Gaudí than through this book.” * eldiario.es * Author InformationRainer Zerbst studied modern languages at the University of Tübingen and in Wales from 1969 to 1975. From 1976 to 1982 he worked as a research assistant in the Department of English at the University of Tübingen. Since completing his doctorate in 1982, Zerbst has been active as a critic in the fields of art, literature, and theater. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |