Gaudi
A Biography
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 4, 2003
“A soaring biography. . . meticulously researched, elegantly organized, fluidly, lucidly written.” —Chicago Tribune At the time of his death in 1926, Antonio Gaudi was arguably the most famous architect in the world.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore the forceful architecture and Catalan spirit behind Gaudí’s public image.
- Themes
- Modern architecture, Catalan culture, Artistic integrity
- Genres
- Artists' Lives, Modern Architecture (to 1945), Architect Monographs
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“A soaring biography. . . meticulously researched, elegantly organized, fluidly, lucidly written.” —Chicago Tribune At the time of his death in 1926, Antonio Gaudi was arguably the most famous architect in the world. He had created some of the greatest and most controversial masterpieces of modern architecture that were as exotic as they were outrageous. But little is known about the shadowy figure behind the swirling, vivid buildings that inspired the Surrealists.
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This masterful biography captures both the power and importance of Gaudi’s work and the unique spirit of Catalan culture. In life and death, Gaudi lived by extravagant gestures and a creativity that bordered on madness. Today, he has become an icon of artistic integrity and genius.
Beyond the Buildings
Explore the forceful architecture and Catalan spirit behind Gaudí’s public image.
Come here for
- Modern architecture that provoked as much as it dazzled
- A life viewed through the culture that shaped its work
Expect
- A biography attentive to both buildings and their maker
- An account of creativity edging toward extravagance
Where it sits
| Artists' Lives | 96% |
|---|---|
| Modern Architecture (to 1945) | 30% |
| Architect Monographs | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Art History
- Modern Art History (to 1945)
- Art & Politics
- Performance Art
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- Artists' Lives
- Musicians' Lives
- Lives in History
- Lives of the Rich & Famous
- Authors
- Gijs van Hensbergen
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- November 4, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Modern architecture · Catalan culture · Artistic integrity
- Reading lane
- Art History