Antoni Gaudi Sagrada Familia: Antoni Gaudi Splendour of Modernism

On Wednesday 30 October 2013, the Cultura / s supplement of La Vanguardia, the renowned art historian and specialist in the work of architect Antoni Gaudí, Daniel Giralt-Miracle, published this review of the book Modernism. Modernism in Barcelona, the work done by Bale Artigas, along with photographers Ramon Manent and Josep Maria Alegre, which was publicly presented two years ago at a conference Morando Vincent Library Rusiñol Sitges.

Splendour of Modernism

Spectacular ! So this book , album, 30x30 cm and 600 pages profusely illustrated , it is necessary to know to be an issue essential aspects of modernism that emerged in Barcelona and its area of influence.

It is curious to note how a movement so powerful that at the time was so well received and appreciated , had such a bad press and was treated as hostile after its peak. Just as surprising that today occupies a prominent place in the history of art and , in addition , cultural tourism is the main attraction of the city of Barcelona, thanks to the passage of time and the studios of renowned authors n ' have revalued the aesthetic aspects , social and economic . For this reason such contributions are welcome , which , beyond images showing modernist elements relevant to explain what was the origin of this ism .

And that's been proposed that the authors of this book, presenting the basics modernism , which undoubtedly achieved through a joint educational and enlightening reminiscent of Europe in 1900 and speaks of the industrial revolution, the emerging bourgeoisie , capital contributed by the fortunes and rural Indians , etc., is Adir , which exposes the set of circumstances that led to a flourishing culture that was particularly visible in the architecture , arts , literature and music, a blast that extended in particular to Sitges with stunning figure Rusiñol . On appeal , the book , the weight is taken by the strong architecture , both civil and industrial and religious , and have special importance Gaudi, Domenech i Montaner and Puig , but also Balrogs . Alludes the work of other eminent architects, as were Jujol Sayrach . The other major section is devoted to arts and crafts , which enables us to mainstreaming movement , as stressed also in ceramics, flooring , stained glass , furniture , sculpture, jewelry and painting.

Entire life cycle of modernism, its appearance , splendor and decline , then, clearly explained in a book that seamlessly blends text and image , while also reveals details which hitherto had not done carefully.

Some of my photographs can be seen in the book :

Casa Vicens detail .