02626nam 22004813 450 991098562980332120231219080232.09781789148787(electronic bk.)9781789148374(MiAaPQ)EBC31022942(Au-PeEL)EBL31022942(CKB)29403460900041(Exl-AI)31022942(OCoLC)1415229471(EXLCZ)992940346090004120231219d2024 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAntoni Gaudí1st ed.London :Reaktion Books, Limited,2024.©2024.1 online resource (192 pages)Critical Lives SeriesPrint version: Eaude, Michael Antoni Gaudí London : Reaktion Books, Limited,c2024 9781789148374 Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Watching Nature Twist and Turn -- 2. Influences -- 3. The Free-Thinking Family -- 4. The First Great Houses -- 5. Religious Crisis -- 6. The Spoiled Child of the Industrial Revolution -- 7. The Busy Years -- 8. Everything Flows -- 9. Stubborn as a Pig -- 10. Gaudí after Death -- References -- Select Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements.This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Antoni Gaudí, a legendary architect known for his unique and eclectic style. Despite leading a private life and publishing little, Gaudí's architectural masterpieces, such as the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, have made a significant impact on modern architecture and are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The book delves into Gaudí's personal contradictions and his total commitment to his craft, exploring his deeply religious beliefs, Catalan nationalism, and the innovative artistry that characterized his work. Written for those interested in art, architecture, and cultural history, the book provides an in-depth look at how Gaudí's personal beliefs and societal influences shaped his monumental creations.Generated by AI.Critical Lives SeriesArchitectsSpainGenerated by AIArchitecture, Modern19th centuryGenerated by AIArchitectsArchitecture, Modern720.92Eaude Michael1794291MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQ9910985629803321Antoni Gaudí4334830UNINA