Judith Carmel-Arthur

This title in the series looks at the most controversial, ironic and witty designer of the late twentieth century.

Philippe Starck

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.

Design Monograph: Gaudí

"Antoni Gaudi was among the greatest architects of the modern age. In his lifetime, Gaudi pushed the architectural craft to its limits, mastering ever steeper curves and creating some of the world's most magical and sensual buildings. Illustrated with over 50 color images of his creations, including the massive Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia, the Park Guell, Casa Mila and Casa Battio, this book celebrates Gaudi's inimitable talent in vivid detail."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Visionary Architect of the Sacred and the Profane

Antoni Gaudí

Gottfried Knapp

Kurt W. Forster

Stefan Buzas

Martha Thorne

The book presents four of the most important contemporary museums of the world. Easch essay details the unique design concepts of each museum, illustrated with interior and exterior details.

Carlo Scarpa, Museo Canoviano, Possagno, Frank O. Gehry, Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, Rafael Moneo, the Audrey Jones Beck Building, MFAH, Heinz Tesar, Sammlung Essl, Klosterneuberg

Judith Carmel-Arthur

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