In this enlightening, portable volume, a concise, knowledgeable text by the director of the Càtedra Gaudí at the University of Barcelona is brilliantly illustrated with 200 images by a gifted architectural photographer to provide a new perspective on Gaudí's remarkable career. The author traces all the influences that led to the architect's definitive style, from his fascination with the Orient and Neogothicism to his love of naturalism and geometric forms. Here is the full range of his oeuvre from the innovative residences for the Güell family to his unfinished masterpiece, the Church of the Sagrada Familia, which occupied him until his death. This handsome overview of Gaudí's visionary work is ideal for those who delight in his architecture, as well as those who look forward to traveling to Spain to see his monumental legacy.
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Antonio Gaudí (1852-1926) is one of the best-known architects of the 20th century. Even today, some 75 years after Gaudí's death, his playful, exuberant buildings continue to influence architects, sculptors, and designers. Perhaps most identified with the dynamic, sculptural facades found on his structures, Gaudí is respected as much for his technological innovations as for his daring style.
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"Praise for the large-format, hardcover edition: "A sumptuously photographed tour through the strange and beautiul buildings by the turn-of-the-century Catalan eccentric..." - House Beautiful "...comprehensive and splendid." - Forbes"
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Following the success of Tiny Folio: Frank Lloyd Wright, this pocket-sized survey presents the entire career of the internationally admired Spanish architect whose fanciful buildings and sculpture have defined Barcelona's cityscape.
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VERY TINY
April 22 2008
By Mosaica2
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I ordered this book because I loved the copy I got from my public library. BUT it was not clear in the "ad" that the words (Tiny Fellow) in the title meant that the book WAS REALLY TINY!! It is just 4 1/2" square! This means that the images, which are really beautiful in the full-sized version, are way too small to be meaningful or useful to me.
I will be returning the book for a refund and ordering the full sized version, if it is available.
I will be returning the book for a refund and ordering the full sized version, if it is available.
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Tiny book, tiny pictures
Sep 14 2007
By Willa Gupta
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Pictures are good, with well written history, but 4" by 4" book was so tiny.
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By evaungerk
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The book is very nice, good quality pictures, nice presentation.What I didn't like was the size of the book, way too tiny...so I have decided to return it. Amazon has reimbursed my money, and also,I got he choice to keep the book. Thank you, Amazon! I will definitely buy another Gaudi book,at the normal size for my collection.
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