LEADER 02626nam 22004813 450 001 9910985629803321 005 20231219080232.0 010 $a9781789148787$b(electronic bk.) 010 $z9781789148374 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31022942 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31022942 035 $a(CKB)29403460900041 035 $a(Exl-AI)31022942 035 $a(OCoLC)1415229471 035 $a(EXLCZ)9929403460900041 100 $a20231219d2024 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAntoni Gaudí 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aLondon :$cReaktion Books, Limited,$d2024. 210 4$d©2024. 215 $a1 online resource (192 pages) 225 1 $aCritical Lives Series 311 08$aPrint version: Eaude, Michael Antoni Gaudí London : Reaktion Books, Limited,c2024 9781789148374 327 $aCover -- 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. 330 $aThis 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.$7Generated by AI. 410 0$aCritical Lives Series 606 $aArchitects$zSpain$7Generated by AI 606 $aArchitecture, Modern$y19th century$7Generated by AI 615 0$aArchitects 615 0$aArchitecture, Modern 676 $a720.92 700 $aEaude$b Michael$01794291 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 912 $a9910985629803321 996 $aAntoni Gaudí$94334830 997 $aUNINA