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A Stroll with Mr. Gaudí
Mr Gaudí lives in a most peculiar place, the Güell Park , which he has designed in Barcelona for the Count of Güell. Every day when he goes to work he checks the progress on the works he's been commissioned to the Pedrera, the Sagrada Familia, the Batlló House... You'd never guess by his unkempt appearance but Antoni Gaudí is one of the most reknown architects of his day, even though oftentimes people think that his buildings are quite bizarre... A picture book full of wonderful illustrations to learn about the city of Barcelona and about one of the most original architects of the 20th century.* From 6 years old.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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March 29, 2024
This biography brings a fascinating character namely Antoni Gaudi, one of the most renowned architects.
Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926) was born in a coastal city south of Barcelona. He was a good student but he said that nature was his best teacher. At school, he quickly distinguished himself with his original designs. The dean of the faculty of architecture said: “I don’t know if we have before us a genius or a madman.”
Shortly after beginning his professional career, he received an offer to continue the work of a church – the Sagrada Familia. The project is still under construction many years after his death. He created many other structures as well as furniture and interiors.
He never married and had no interest in fame or fortune. His life was dedicated to his work. He was said to be stubborn but he was considerate to his collaborators and workers. He always encouraged them to do their best.
In 1878, Gaudi met Eusebi Guell, a young entrepreneur and the son of one of the richest families in Spain. Guell became Gaudi’s patron and friend.
The story of Gaudi illustrates a man who believed in his creations even when no one else did. People complained about curved walls and ceilings which were unpractical. They couldn’t furnish such place or hang a picture. Guell respected Gaudi’s architecture but he himself wasn’t sure if he liked this strange architecture. It seems as all others felt the same way, they respected Gaudi but didn’t truly like his creations during his lifetime. Now, his architecture is a major attraction of Barcelona.
Guell commissioned Gaudi to design Park Guell which was supposed to be a garden city. This residential estate to be was a failure. Later, the park was donated to the city, and became a big success.
Gaudi was unconventional with his projects which he didn’t sketch on paper. He related it with three dimensional structures. He would often change his project on the spur of the moment.
This story also portrays a man who didn’t care about his own exterior appearance but had deep appreciation for interior and exterior of buildings. When he strolled the streets of Barcelona, deep in his thought, some people moved away from him as they thought he might be a beggar.
He was careless with other things, too. When he rushed from one place to another while crossing the streets, he didn’t pay attention to his surroundings. He died after being run over by a tram.
This touching story demonstrates a man who was authentic and stood by what he believed in even when others didn’t. It’s puzzling and intriguing to think that he was careless with his own appearance but very detail-oriented when it came to his creations. Nevertheless, he is certainly someone to admire. He created one of the most amazing if not the most amazing architecture ever.
The audience for this book is 6 years old and up.
https://biopurposeland.blogspot.com/
Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926) was born in a coastal city south of Barcelona. He was a good student but he said that nature was his best teacher. At school, he quickly distinguished himself with his original designs. The dean of the faculty of architecture said: “I don’t know if we have before us a genius or a madman.”
Shortly after beginning his professional career, he received an offer to continue the work of a church – the Sagrada Familia. The project is still under construction many years after his death. He created many other structures as well as furniture and interiors.
He never married and had no interest in fame or fortune. His life was dedicated to his work. He was said to be stubborn but he was considerate to his collaborators and workers. He always encouraged them to do their best.
In 1878, Gaudi met Eusebi Guell, a young entrepreneur and the son of one of the richest families in Spain. Guell became Gaudi’s patron and friend.
The story of Gaudi illustrates a man who believed in his creations even when no one else did. People complained about curved walls and ceilings which were unpractical. They couldn’t furnish such place or hang a picture. Guell respected Gaudi’s architecture but he himself wasn’t sure if he liked this strange architecture. It seems as all others felt the same way, they respected Gaudi but didn’t truly like his creations during his lifetime. Now, his architecture is a major attraction of Barcelona.
Guell commissioned Gaudi to design Park Guell which was supposed to be a garden city. This residential estate to be was a failure. Later, the park was donated to the city, and became a big success.
Gaudi was unconventional with his projects which he didn’t sketch on paper. He related it with three dimensional structures. He would often change his project on the spur of the moment.
This story also portrays a man who didn’t care about his own exterior appearance but had deep appreciation for interior and exterior of buildings. When he strolled the streets of Barcelona, deep in his thought, some people moved away from him as they thought he might be a beggar.
He was careless with other things, too. When he rushed from one place to another while crossing the streets, he didn’t pay attention to his surroundings. He died after being run over by a tram.
This touching story demonstrates a man who was authentic and stood by what he believed in even when others didn’t. It’s puzzling and intriguing to think that he was careless with his own appearance but very detail-oriented when it came to his creations. Nevertheless, he is certainly someone to admire. He created one of the most amazing if not the most amazing architecture ever.
The audience for this book is 6 years old and up.
https://biopurposeland.blogspot.com/
October 6, 2018
Read this book in Japanese, it was super cute and the art is just so stunning. I love all the little insinuations of Gaudi running around without caution, almost getting run over by public transport on like every other page... :P
September 10, 2018
What a beautiful book. My daughter purchased this book as a souvenir for me. It was such a joy to learn about Mr. Gaudi and all his creative architecture that came to life. What a beautiful gift!
July 9, 2018
Beautiful illustrations and language. The author did a wonderful job revealing Gaudí’s character and incorporating facts about him and his work. I bought this as a souvenir, but I can’t wait to use it in reading and writing lessons with my students.
April 2, 2018
I loved this!
February 25, 2019
A beautiful children's introduction to the famed architect and his work.
March 16, 2020
En Español, obviamente, es el mas chingon.
August 16, 2020
My parents bought me a copy of this book after they had visited Barcelona. It's a lovely introduction to Gaudi and his architecture.
May 30, 2024
I picked this up in Barcelona and LOVED.
May 12, 2023
Delightful💛
June 26, 2022
A Stroll with Mr Gaudí
by Pau Estrada follows a fictional day in Antoni Gaudí's life.
We follow him as he pays a visit to each of his famous buildings throughout Barcelona, before working on the construction of the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and visiting his friend, patron and neighbour Count Eusebi Güell.
Estrada's stunning illustrations perfectly capture the whimsical style and grandeur of Gaudí's iconic architecture, particularly his gorgeous illustration of Casa Milà.
I read this lovely little book the day before I visited the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia. It provided fabulous insight into Gaudí's unique and quirky way of building and designing and the public's opinion of his architecture at the time, whilst also shedding light on the man himself.
The addition of extra information about Gaudí and the timeline of his life at the back of the book was a great idea and was excellent added reading, particularly for adults and older children.
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful book and despite being aimed at children, I would recommend it to everyone; fans of Gaudí or otherwise, children and adults alike.
We follow him as he pays a visit to each of his famous buildings throughout Barcelona, before working on the construction of the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and visiting his friend, patron and neighbour Count Eusebi Güell.
Estrada's stunning illustrations perfectly capture the whimsical style and grandeur of Gaudí's iconic architecture, particularly his gorgeous illustration of Casa Milà.
I read this lovely little book the day before I visited the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia. It provided fabulous insight into Gaudí's unique and quirky way of building and designing and the public's opinion of his architecture at the time, whilst also shedding light on the man himself.
The addition of extra information about Gaudí and the timeline of his life at the back of the book was a great idea and was excellent added reading, particularly for adults and older children.
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful book and despite being aimed at children, I would recommend it to everyone; fans of Gaudí or otherwise, children and adults alike.
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