Gaudi: A Biography â The Icon of Artistic Integrity Whose Controversial Catalan Masterpieces Defined Modern Architecture

Van Hensbergen, Gijs

ISBN 10: 0060935634 / ISBN 13: 9780060935634

Published by Harper Perennial, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gaudi: A Biography â The Icon of Artistic Integrity Whose Controversial Catalan Masterpieces Defined Modern Architecture
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060935634
• ISBN 13: 9780060935634
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

“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.

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.

About the Author

Gijs Van Hensbergen lectures in architecture and is the author of Art Deco and of the highly acclaimed travel book A Taste of Castille. He lives in Dorset, England.