Design Monograph: Gaudí - 3rd Edition by Judith Carmel-Arthur (Hardcover)

About the Book

A design monograph on the 'Dante of architecture', Antoni Gaudí. Contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the architect and designer, followed by an illustrated appreciation of his work.

Book Synopsis

A design monograph series on the most remarkable architects, designers, brands and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, each book contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the subject, followed by an illustrated appreciation of groundbreaking work.

The 'Dante of architecture', Antoni Gaudí crafted extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerizing details, transforming fantastical visions into realities on the city streets of Barcelona. His work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials and religious faith into a unique aesthetic. From the furnishings of the Güell Palace to his masterpiece, the still-incomplete Sagrada Família, his imaginative creations are celebrated in this curated selection of images, accompanied by an essay of his life and work.

About the Author

Judith Carmel-Arthur was a professor at the American University London in Richmond, holding a PhD in the history of design, an MA in heritage management, an MA from the Courtauld Institute, a BA in architectural history, and a BA in fine art (sculpture). She also held the post of researcher at the Warburg Institute.