GAUDÍ

The Construction of Dreams

Jan Molema

Antoni Gaudí’s unique naturalistic style has made him one of the most famous architects of all time. But even with that high level of reknown, the impulse behind the Catalan architect/artist’s well-known works remains shrouded in mystery. Eminent Dutch architectural historian Jan Molema lifts that veil through an exploration of Gaudí’s transformation from architect to self-willed artist. By shedding light on Gaudí’s artistic influences such as Art Nouveau, his pioneering use of organic shapes and materials, as well as his all-important structural ingenuity, we come to understand not only what made Gaudí so revolutionary but also what his many buildings mean symbolically.

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