Gaudi: A Biography
Gaudi: A Biography
Gaudi: A Biography
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"A soaring biography. . . meticulously researched, elegantly organized, fluidly, lucidly written." --Chicago Tribune
At the time of his death in 1926, Antonio Gaudi was arguably the most famous architect in the world. He had created some of the greatest and most controversial masterpieces of modern architecture that were as exotic as they were outrageous. But little is known about the shadowy figure behind the swirling, vivid buildings that inspired the Surrealists.
This masterful biography captures both the power and importance of Gaudi's work and the unique spirit of Catalan culture. In life and death, Gaudi lived by extravagant gestures and a creativity that bordered on madness. Today, he has become an icon of artistic integrity and genius.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Gijs van Hensbergen has managed to recreate in his book that same combination of playfulness and seriousness which characterises Gaudí, and Barcelona. Altogether a delight." - Paul Preston, biographer of Franco
"Gijs van Hensbergen. . . brings Gaudi to life as never before" - Boston Globe
"The author's virtues of balance and good taste are evident everywhere in this book. . . truly a landmark effort." - Publishers Weekly
"A soaring biography. . . meticulously researched, elegantly organized, fluidly, lucidly written. ... [GAUDI] is also an eye-opening piece of social history of the period and an entertaining one." - Chicago Tribune
"Vivid and engaging" - Booklist
"A terrifically stirring biography. . . a gripping first-hand account of Gaudi's power to melt the mind. . . . Mr. van Hensbergen animates ideas with narrative drive. Buildings are his characters." - New York Times
"A significant contribution to the understanding of the great Catalan architect." - Commonweal
"Elegantly written, handsomely illustrated GAUDI ... [is] a memorable account of an original life." - Camden Courier-Post
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