Gaudi

by Antoni Gaudí, Costantino

Antoni Gaudi occupies a unique position in the history of moden architecture. A true genius, this Catalan architect had no predecessors and no successors; his flamboyant art stands alone as a unique achievement. Between the mid-1880s and his death in 1926 Gaudi designed a large body of work, including apartment houses, private residences, the extraordinary Guell Park, and religious and secular institutions, most of them concentrated in and around Barcelona. His crowning and most famous work, which occupied him for over 40 years, was the bizarrely beautiful Church of the Sagrada Familia. Richly illustrated with over 90 large-scale color plates reflecting the full range of the architect's work, this book represents a rewarding overview of an inimitable architect. An authoritative introduction by art historian Maria Costantino charts the progress of Gaudi's working life and explains his sometimes bizarre theories and working practices, to make this a beautiful and invaluable guide to a fascinating enigma.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí or Antonio developed a startling new style that paralleled developments in art nouveau; people most celebrate the unfinished Sagrada Familia, the church of the holy family, his work, in Barcelona.

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Reviews

[Vernita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another architecture coffee table book, this is a good reference to images of Gaudi's design style. Some of the photos appear a bit out of focus, but overall this is a good reference book which I'll keep in my library.

[Benjamin J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good information but some pedestrian, over-cropped photos.