Antoni Gaudí (1852-1928) was a builder by instinct and by practice, fanciful and baroque in his sensibility, in love with the bright colours and plastic forms of the Mediterranean tradition. Despite his considerable contributions, Gaudí was an isolated figure in the architecture of the modern era. Critics were slow to recognize the prophetic value of his work, owing to the difficulty in reconciling it with the development of the Modern Movement. Gaudí invented a new form of modernism that combined elements of art nouveau, Catalan nationalism, Gothic Revival and his own relentlessly original imagination. His eclectic experience was made possible by special historical circumstances such as the economic prosperity of Barcelona and the existence of highly skilled craftsmen in Catalonia. This volume covers Gaudí's work in systematic fashion, from the Güell Palace to the park of the same name, and finally to his unfinished masterpiece, the church of the Sagrada Familia. Author Juan José Lahuerta devotes an attentive critical re-examination of the architect's work through a thorough analysis of his designs and writings.

Discover the life and work of the famous Espnish architect and artist! During his productive career, which espnned almost 50 years, Antoni Gaudi created a singular oeuvre with breathtaking constructions and engineering solutions that cannot fail to impress. A fascinating example of his creativity is the city of Barcelona, a living monument to this inimitable artist. In this 800-page book, a plethora of especially intense color photos portray the complete works of the international renown master in unusual perspectives, including details that have never been seen before. A very special gift for Gaudi fans!

This text provides a comprehensive guide to the forms and structures of the Spanish spoken and written in Spain and Latin America. Examples have been introduced, drawing on contemporary Spanish and Latin American usage.

Esta publicación corresponde al segundo volumen de la trilogía dedicada a la obra y al pensamiento de Gaudí. Recoge su legado referido a la vivienda, concebida como un todo armónico que ha de ayudar a estimular la convivencia familiar. También desarrolla la concepción de Gaudí sobre el jardín, porque la naturaleza fue siempre su fuente de inspiración. Finalmente, analiza una parte del contexto en que vivió Gaudí, como por ejemplo la actividad gremial en Cataluña y su importancia desde el siglo XII. Las imágenes de Marc Llimargas, fotógrafo y arquitecto, abren una ventana al mundo gaudiniano desde la perspectiva del conocimiento interiorizado de su obra.