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An illustrated biography of Antonio Gaudi, based upon writings by Joan Bergos Masso, regarded as Gaudi's closest confidant and leading disciple. It explores how his work came to define Barcelona's cityscape with the startling architectural forms that paralleled the development of Art Nouveau.

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Gaudi by Joan Bergos Masso

Since the late 1800s, Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi's fanciful buildings have defined Barcelona's cityscape and created startling architectural forms that paralleled the development of Art Nouveau. His playful spires and towers, undulating tiled roofs, and writhing chimneys loom like fantastical creatures atop commercial and apartment buildings alike, and his sculptures are an integral component of many of the city's parks and public spaces. Published in Catalan in the 1950s and now translated into English, this is a biography of his life and work, based on the endeavours of the architect Joan Bergos Masso. From first-hand experience, we learn about Gaudi's thought processes, discoveries about art and technique and personal remembrances and are given an insight into one of the master architects of this century.
Joan Bergos Masso, architect, painter and writer was born in 1894 and studied at Barcelona's school of architecture. He collaborated with Gaudi on some of his works and after his master's death, continued the monumental undertaking of the Sagrada Familia. He died in 1974.
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ISBN 13 9780821226278
ISBN 10 0821226274
Title Gaudi
Author Joan Bergos Masso
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Year published 1999-10-07
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.