L. Permanyer

Barcelona: Architectural Details and Delights

L. Permanyer; Melba Levick; Lluis Permanyer

Synopsis:
The district of Barcelona contains the largest concentration of Modernista architecture in the world, a fascinating and beautiful variation of Art Nouveau which is distinguished by a bold use of color and rich ornamentation. Barcelona offers a close-up tour of this unique urban landscape as full-page pictures reveal inventive metalwork, fanciful mosaics, unusual windows, colorful shutters, unique entranceway, and whimsical balconies, offering an inexhaustible parade of architectural surprises. The text by Lluýs Permanyer, a native of Barcelona, describes and appraises the Modernista style and provides a brief history of the growth of the city while informative commentaries, which include historical and architectural information, accompany each of the 63 buildings featured.

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Other editions: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1999, 1998, Hardcover - 1997