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Antoni Gaudi (Temporis Collection) Hardcover – April 1, 2009

by Jeremy Roe (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
Spanish architect and designer, Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) was an important and influential figure in the history of contemporary Spanish art. His use of colour, application of a range of materials and the introduction of organic forms into his constructions were an innovation in the realm of architecture. In his journal, Gaudi freely expressed his own feelings on art, "the colours used in architecture have to be intense, logical and fertile." His completed works (the Casa Batllo, 1905-1907 and the Casa Mila, 1905-1910) and his incomplete works (the restoration of the Poblet Monastery and the Retable d'Alella in Barcelona) illustrate the importance of this philosophy. His furniture designs were conceived with the same philosophy, as shown, for example, in his own office (1878) or the lamps in the Placa Reial in Barcelona. The Sagrada Familia (1882-1926) was a monumental project which eventually took over his life (it was still incomplete at the time of his death).
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  1. Print length
    207 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Parkstone Press
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    10.75 x 1 x 12.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1844846342
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1844846344
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The author, Dr. Jeremy Roe, is interested in a wide range of photography and architectural detail. This interest enables him to reveal the context of the art of Barcelona while he guides us through an introduction to Antoni Gaudi, the master of some of the most famous constructions, design objects and most famous works in Spanish architecture. This book offers a great insight into Gaudi's work.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Parkstone Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 207 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844846342
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844846344
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 1 x 12.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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  • Gmoney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and good transaction
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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    Great Book and good transaction
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  • Kelly M. Scarlati
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
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    Absolutely beautiful book. We just watched a segment about this church on the History channel and decided to purchase the book. Thrilled with this purchase!
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  • jpcooper
    3.0 out of 5 stars Back to the drawing board - please!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013
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    I am a huge fan of Antoni Gaudi's and was pleasantly surprised when I noticed another book available showcasing his works. The excitement faded, however, after the very first perusal. I found many of the images to be out of focus and worse yet, very uninspiring. It appeared to be a rather rushed production, something designed to capitalize on this architect's surging popularity. It is disappointing, too, in that Parkstone generally offers quality books at very reasonable prices. This was one of their more expensive productions and it struck out on both counts.

    I rarely return a book, unless it has suffered damage in shipping. This will be one of the few exceptions. If you are interested in purchasing a truly worthwhile volume of this genius' masterworks, I would highly recommend Juan Cirlot's magnum opus, "Gaudi" published by Triangle Postals. It's a nearly six pound behemoth and excels in every way this book fails.
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  • ernest reinhart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee table book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2014
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    Great coffee table book. I have seen some of buildings and always wanted to learn more. This book helps
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  • malbro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Pictures
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2014
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    Having recently visited Barcelona and seeing the buildings myself I was interested in learning more about Anton Guadi, some brilliant pictures
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