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Triangle Postal (2011), 288 pages
Description
A complete photographic anthology of Gaudi´s work in a large format book designed by America Sanchez, which includes a meticulous selection of images where technical quality and aesthetics are combined. This book brings together twelve years of photographic works dedicated to the architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
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LibraryThing member NielsenGW
Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852 – 1926) was perhaps one of the most inventive architects of all time. His works were Seussian before Seuss was Seussian. The building he conceived, drafted, and had built have to be seen to be believed. From the Neo-gothic windows on the Palacio Episcopal de Astorga to
One of the most impressive things about Gaudi was his simplistic view of a complicated field. Man is a creature of nature, so his buildings must surround him in natural shapes. He was skilled in so many disciplines that he designed not only the main look of each of his buildings, but also created wrought-iron sculptures to surround them, the stained glass to adorn them, and the ceramic tiling to cover them. The illustrations in this volume are full color and absolutely incredible. It’s a short book, and the biography is a little thin, but the overall impression of his life and work are good enough to keep your interest. You’ll come for the facts and stay for the photos. A quick and delightful book.
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the bulbous terraces on the Casa Mila, his innovations and additions to the field gave people a new interest in how buildings were made. His most significant work, the Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, won’t be finished for another 12 to 14 years. Juan-Eduardo Cirlot’s Gaudi is a splendid look at the life, philosophy, and leaps of intuition that Gaudi experienced as one of the foremost designers of his time.One of the most impressive things about Gaudi was his simplistic view of a complicated field. Man is a creature of nature, so his buildings must surround him in natural shapes. He was skilled in so many disciplines that he designed not only the main look of each of his buildings, but also created wrought-iron sculptures to surround them, the stained glass to adorn them, and the ceramic tiling to cover them. The illustrations in this volume are full color and absolutely incredible. It’s a short book, and the biography is a little thin, but the overall impression of his life and work are good enough to keep your interest. You’ll come for the facts and stay for the photos. A quick and delightful book.
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LibraryThing member altonmann
If you intend to read Gaudi: A Biography by Gijs van Hensbergenthis book, be sure to obtain a copy of:
Gaudi by Pere Vivas (Photographer) published by Triangle books.
The photos are necessary to fully understand the biography.
If you prefer only one book, make it the Pere Vivas book.
Gaudi by Pere Vivas (Photographer) published by Triangle books.
The photos are necessary to fully understand the biography.
If you prefer only one book, make it the Pere Vivas book.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
6.25 inches
ISBN
8484784517 / 9788484784517