Complete works evergreen series english, german and french edition artigas, isabel on. Through brandnew photography, plans and drawings by gaudi himself, historical photos, as well as an appendix detailing all his worksfrom buildings to furniture, decor to unfinished projectsthis book presents. Spires of the apostles towers, sagrada familia photo. In light of the growing and general recognition of gaud work, 150 years after his birth, gaud did not become a success as a result of the quantity of works completed. With more than 180 photographs this book compiles gaudis most important works, as well as his lesser known projects. Gaud secret was probably knowing how to tackle architectural creation in a distinct manner, without artistic or technical prejudices. The complete works is a musthave for anyone who has ever admired the fanciful work of this catalan great. I wish there was a book that showed every square inch of all of gaudis projects but until then this will do nicely. The complete skip the line gaudi tour barcelona walks. The life of antoni gaudi 18521926 was full of complexity and contradictions. Antoni gaudi is the most famous architect of the catalan modernism movement, and there are a number of gaudi sites in barcelona spain that you can visit. The complete works is a new book by taschen examining the acclaimed architects work. This city was where the majority of his works were carried out and which converted him into a reputable architect.
Book with the complete work of antoni gaudi, a unique architect. The complete works of the great antoni gaudi taschens 25th anniversary special edition anyone who visits barcelona today will come across the works of antoni gaudi the architect who has attracted artlovers 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, including villas for the welltodo. It features new and historical photographs, the architects plans and drawings, and an appendix of each of his projects. As a young man he joined the catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of the church. Mar 12, 2020 the complete works of the great antoni gaud. Impressive forms, rich colors, and ingenious structural solutions create syntheses of natural inspiration and technical innovation, of styles both historic and contemporary, and of gaudis own original genius. The complete buildings by rainer zerbst with photography by francois rene rolland is indeed a fantastic reference work, with hundreds of color photos, illustrations, sketches, and floor plans, but also including a chapter on his life, another on his architecture, a summary of his work, a location map for all of his works, and a bibliography. Through brandnew photography, plans and drawings by gaudi himself, historical photos, as well as an appendix detailing all his works from buildings to furniture, decor to unfinished projectsthis book presents gaudis universe like never before. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. A comprehensive guide to gaudis barcelona with over 20 gaudi sites in barcelona. The life of antoni gaudi 18521926 was full of complexity. A beautifully assembled book, allowing the reader to access the dramatic spaces, textures, colours and moods of gaudis work. The complete works encompasses the catalan architects projects from the casa batllo to his first house, casa vicens, to his most recognized creation, the sagrada familia.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Provided with an overflowing imagination and an amazing ability to discover new technical solutions, antoni gaudi is considered to be one of the most influential architects of all time. Gaudi by cristina montes 2003, hardcover for sale online. Hardback many of us have gazed in wonder at masterpieces of mosaic art and colour in the towering park guell, intricate ironwork and scrolls, moorish style wooden screens with ivory inlays, his acoustic and visually artistically designed spaces. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. With brandnew photography, plans and drawings by gaudi himself, as well as an extensive appendix of all his works including furniture and unfinished projects, this xl book takes us through the catalonians fantastical universe like never. It was the decade of daring expressionist canvases, of brilliant book design, of the bauhaus total work of art, of pioneering psychology, of drag balls, cabaret, metropolis, and marlene dietrich. Antoni gaudi merged orientalism, natural forms, and new materials into a unique modernista aesthetic that put barcelona on the global architecture map. Now, a new extralarge coffee table book by taschen allows for a close examination of his incredible architecture. Use our file search system, download the e book for computer, smartphone or online reading. Discover antoni gaudi and his unique modernista aesthetic that put barcelona on the global architecture map with this monograph by taschen. A new book compiles an expansive collection of gaudis. I wish there was a book that showed every square inch of all of gaudi s projects but until then this will do nicely.
After five years of work and schooling, gaudi qualified as an architect in 1878. Buy gaudi, complete works evergreen series book online at best prices in india on. By rainer zerbst author the life of antoni gaudi 18521926 was full of complexity and contradictions. The church was the idea of josep maria bocabella, founder of the devotees of saint joseph association, which acquired a complete block of barcelonas eixample district. Complete works evergreen series english, german and. Obra completacomplete works by montes, cristinacuito, aurora. Looking for gaudi complete works pdf to download for free. Antoni gaudi was a titan of 20th century architecture, who developed a unique style deeply rooted in the culture, materials, religion and the environment of his beloved catalonia. Gaudi the complete works taschen, written by rainer zerbst. His vivid imagination was expressed in fluid lines and grotesque animal, flower and water motifs. The writing is informative and the pictures, with the exception of a few pictures in the first part of the book from the early days of photography are bright and beautiful. He was an enigmatic and exciting character, whose works have a unique creativity. A new book surveys the catalan architects oeuvre, and the many inspirations that went into creating his defining aesthetic.
Antoni gaudis amazing, unfinished towering architecture in barcelona is unique and has been designated a unesco world heritage site. He was an enigmatic character, who demonstrated his boundless creativity by devising some of the most original works of all times. Apr 11, 2020 the complete works is a new coffee table book by taschen examining at the architecture of antoni gaudi, from early to late work. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Born in reus, gaudi moved to barcelona in his adolescence to complete his studies, where he also embarked on his architecture degree. Discover the great architect in these books about gaudi. It was here, in the capital of catalonia, that the famous master of architecture produced nearly all of his works, including villas for the welltodo. Who knows if we have given this diploma to a nut or to a genius.
Gorgeous new book explores complete architecture of gaudi. The colourful architecture of antoni gaudi is perhaps the most recognizable in the world. Spanish catalan architect, antonio gaudi 18521926, is known for his distinct sculptural designs, which might be described as bizarre, fantastic, magical, and surreal. Over the course of 368 pages, were able to clearly see how his innovative combination of nature, religion, and new materials come together to. Controversial and frequently analysed, antoni gaudi is today considered one of the most important architects in history and one of the maximum exponents of catalan modernism modernisme. The architect is the subject of the new book gaudi. The complete works encompasses the catalan architects projects from the casa batllo to his first. Gaudi by cristina montes 2003, hardcover for sale online ebay. Complete works 1979today santiago calatrava is a worldrenowned architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist.
Mar 16, 2020 throughout more than 350 pages, gaudi. He was famous for his unique style and highly individualistic designs. Jan 21, 2020 the complete works is an exhaustive document of a creative whose portfolio is simply incomparable. Explore the complete architecture of gaudi flopmee. A look at the complete works of antoni gaudi architectural digest. Antoni gaudi is considered one of the most important architects in history. Jan 29, 2020 the complete works is a musthave for anyone who has ever admired the fanciful work of this catalan great. From the athens 2004 olympic sports complex to the world trade center transportation hub in manhattan, he exhibits a remarkable aesthetic and engineering prowess with a simultaneous sensitivity for. A personal tour through barcelona of sorts, the book portrays gaudi as a builder in the most authentic sense of the word, crafting extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerising details. Taschens 25th anniversary special edition anyone who visits barcelona today will come across the works of antoni gaudthe architect who has attracted artlovers from all over the world to spain. As a young man he joined the catalonian nationalist movement and was critical of.
Although gaudi is best known for his masterpiece sagrada familia as well as casa batllo and park guell, there are many other. A look at the complete works of antoni gaudi architectural. Through brandnew photography, plans and drawings by gaudi himself, historical photos, as well as an appendix detailing all his worksfrom buildings to furniture, decor to unfinished projectsthis book presents gaudis universe like never before. Complete works book author aurora cuito book edition hardcover number of pages 240 pages language english published. Gaudi, complete works evergreen series this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
One of the most popular attractions in spain, this. His magnum opus, the sagrada familia, is the mostvisited monument in spain, and seven of his works are unesco world heritage sites. The complete works is an exhaustive document of a creative whose portfolio is simply incomparable. Complete works by aurora cuito and cristina montes. The complete works is a comprehensive look at gaudis architectural genius. Complete works evergreen series english, german and french edition. Antoni gaudi cristina montes aurora cuito abebooks.
About the author rainer zerbst studied modern languages at the university of tubingen and in wales from 1969 to 1975. This book covers the best known buildings created by gaudi, particularly barcelonas. It was the decade of daring expressionist canvases, of brilliant book design, of the bauhaus. Complete works spanish edition by aurora, cuito, montes, cristina, gaudi, antoni, cuito, aurora and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Take a comprehensive look at gaudis architectural genius across 368 pages. Complete works book author aurora cuito book edition hardcover number of pages 240 pages language english published march 2002 by paco asensio file size in pdf 960 kb. A personal tour through barcelona of sorts, the book portrays gaudi as a builder in the most authentic sense of the word, crafting extraordinary. Obra completacomplete works by montes, cristinacuito, aurora gaudi. Antoni gaudi already showed off his genius in his early works in barcelona, such as the case of casa vicens and palau guell. Jun 25, 20 gaudis works became an inspiration to many, largely because his style of architecture was so unique. Through brandnew photography, plans and drawings by gaudi himself, historical photos, as well as an appendix detailing all his works. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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