Gaudi: The Man and His Work

Unique illustrated biography

Newly translated into English, this unique illustrated biography of Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) is based upon the writings by architect Joan Bergs, highly regarded as Gaudi's closest confidant and leading disciple.

Spanish architect

Since the late 1800s, Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi's fanciful buildings have defined Barcelona's cityscape, creating startling architectural forms that paralleled the development of Art Nouveau. His playful spires and towers, undulating tiled roofs,mand writhing chimneys loom like fantastic creatures atop commercial and apartment buildings alike, and his sculptures are an integral part of many of the city's parks and public spaces.

Architect Antonio Gaudi

Published in Catalan in 1954 and now newly translated into English, Gaudi: The Man and His Work is the first intimate biography of Antonio Gaudi's life and work based on the endeavors of the architect Joan Bergs. The illuminating text of Gaudi: The Man and His Work is the result of their ten-year relationship and of Bergs's own profound understanding of Gaudi's work. From firsthand experience, we learn about Gaudi's thought processes, his explorations of art and technique, and his personal remembrances and are given a unique view - in words and pictures - of one of the master architects of this century.

Gaudi and his work

Gaudi: The Man and His Work by Juan Bergos Masso
Publisher: Bulfinch Press; ISBN: 0821226274

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