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Antoni Gaudi 1852-1926 : From Nature to Architecture
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This book is a great resource for those interested in the work of Antoni Gaud, providing a basic history of his theories for designing and 16 of his best known projects with wonderful photographs. It is well written and produced, with many fine illustrations and diagrams, and is a great supplement to all your own photos. It is also a Taschen classic about unusual architecture, with many examples of his works in Barcelona and book filled with more information.
From the towering Sagrada Familia to the shimmering, textured facade of Casa Batllo and the enchanting landscape of Park Güell, its easy to see why Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) gained the epithet "Gods architect." With fluid forms and mathematical precision, his work extols the wonder of natural creation: columns soar like tree trunks, window frames cu…
From the towering Sagrada Familia to the shimmering, textured facade of Casa Batllo and the enchanting landscape of Park Güell, its easy to see why Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) gained the epithet "Gods architect." With fluid forms and mathematical precision, his work extols the wonder of natural creation: columns soar like tree trunks, window frames curve like flowering branches, and ceramic tiling shimmers like scaly, reptilian skin.With this outstanding attention to natural detail, his inspirations from both neo-Gothic and Orientalist aesthetics, and a lifelong commitment to Catalan identity, Gaudi created a unique brand of the Modernista movement which transformed, and defines, Barcelonas cityscape.With seven of Gaudis projects listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this book introduces the architects extraordinary vision and unique legacy, exploring the influences and the details which allow his buildings to impress, inspire, and amaze, one century after their construction.
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This book is a great resource for those interested in the work of Antoni Gaud, providing a basic history of his theories for designing and 16 of his best known projects with wonderful photographs. It is well written and produced, with many fine illustrations and diagrams, and is a great supplement to all your own photos. It is also a Taschen classic about unusual architecture, with many examples of his works in Barcelona and book filled with more information.
Pros
- Well-written and produced
- Informative on Gaudi's theories
- Rich illustrations and diagrams
- Includes best-known projects
- Includes a film on criterion collection
Cons
- Limited information on Gaudi
- Pictures could be more dynamic
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From the towering Sagrada Familia to the shimmering, textured facade of Casa Batllo and the enchanting landscape of Park Güell, its easy to see why Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) gained the epithet "Gods architect." With fluid forms and mathematical precision, his work extols the wonder of natural creation: columns soar like tree trunks, window frames curve like flowering branches, and ceramic tiling shimmers like scaly, reptilian skin.With this outstanding attention to natural detail, his inspirations from both neo-Gothic and Orientalist aesthetics, and a lifelong commitment to Catalan identity, Gaudi created a unique brand of the Modernista movement which transformed, and defines, Barcelonas cityscape.With seven of Gaudis projects listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this book introduces the architects extraordinary vision and unique legacy, exploring the influences and the details which allow his buildings to impress, inspire, and amaze, one century after their construction.
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