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Title: Modernismo: Architecture and Design in Catalonia by Borja De Riquer, Francesc Cabana, Lluis Domenech, Albert Garcia Espuche, Lourdes Figueras, Arnau Puig, Mariangela Cerda, Xose Avinoa, Maria Manade, Marc Llimargas ISBN: 1-58093-111-1 Publisher: The Monacelli Press Pub. Date: December, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: not just a paean to gaudi et al
Comment: unbelievably beautiful! the impact of the Art Nouveau movement known in spain as Modernismo, had great bearing on the look of barcelona as a modernizing city in the early 20th century. the book is also a sharp tour guide of some of the great architectural works of a city that is brimming with incredible examples of the decorative arts. if youve been/youre going to barcelona or love nouveau/deco design-this is a must have!
Rating: 5
Summary: Wow!
Comment: I've always been interested in Gaudi, but was not aware of the variety and breadth of work done by other Catalonian architects around the same time. I don't know why this work is not better known, but should be studied by all who are interested in the arts--sculptors, painters, designers, musicians, and of course architects.
While it is hard not to just look at the pictures, the text is interesting (although at times dense). But I found that if I didn't get too mired down most of the essays were worthwhile, especially the one that related to art and painting. As a former art history student I was surprised by how impressed I was with many of the paintings in the book--from artists I hadn't heard of.
All in all this is a very high quality book and would be a great gift for anyone you know with an interest in art, architecture, modernism, or Spanish culture. Highly recommended.
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Title: Hector Guimard: Architect, Designer (1867-1942) by Georges Vigne, Felipe Ferre ISBN: 0929445201 Publisher: Delano Greenidge Editions Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $85.00 |
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Title: Paris, City of Art by Jean-Marie Perouse De Montclos ISBN: 0865652260 Publisher: Vendome Pr Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $85.00 |
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Title: Butabu: Adobe Architecture of West Africa by James Morris, Suzanne Preston Blier ISBN: 1568984138 Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World by Guillaume de Laubier, Jacques Bosser, James H. Billington, Laurel Hirsch (translator) ISBN: 0810946343 Publisher: Harry N Abrams Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: Art Deco: 1910-1939 by Tim Benton, Charlotte Benton, Ghislaine Wood ISBN: 082122834X Publisher: Bulfinch Pub. Date: 17 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
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