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Gaudi - Architect of Imagination

By Schwalbe  Linda and Susan B. Katz
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Gaudi - Architect of Imagination introduces young readers to the life and works of Antoni Gaudí, the celebrated Catalonian architect known for his imaginative and whimsical designs. The book delves into how Gaudí drew inspiration from nature and art to create his iconic structures in Barcelona. With vivid illustrations and engaging text, it encourages children to appreciate the creativity and beauty in architecture.
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This beautifully illustrated children's book is perfect for young readers who love exploring architecture and creativity. It may appeal to you if you are intrigued by how design and imagination can shape the world around us, inspired by the whimsical and innovative works of a groundbreaking architect.

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"When Antoni Gaudâi can't go to school like the other kids, nature becomes his teacher. Later, when he trains to be an architect in Barcelona, his headmaster wonders, is he a 'genius or a fool'? Others think he is an artistic genius who is ahead of his time."--

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Your dreams can change the world!

Colourful mosaics, playful flowing forms, imaginative facades—Barcelona shines with the buildings of Antoni Gaudí. How did the son of a Catalan blacksmith become a world-famous architect?

The first years of Gaudí's life were challenging. Because of an illness, young Gaudí couldn’t attend school and was often alone. Many of his days were spent out in nature, which he would later call his great teacher. Even during his training as an architect in Barcelona, his teachers were puzzled, wondering: is he a “genius or a fool?” Many considered his unusual ideas eccentric, sometimes even crazy. But Gaudí was simply ahead of his time. His buildings are now a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site.

With an insightful eye into the world of an inspired genius, award-winning author Susan B. Katz tells of Gaudí's life and work. Linda Schwalbe's dazzling and powerful illustrations reflect the inventive, daring, and flamboyant style of Gaudí's work.

Gaudi - Architect of Imagination by Linda Schwalbe and Susan B. Katz is a captivating journey into the life and legacy of a visionary architect.

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Gaudi - Architect of Imagination is praised as a captivating picture-book biography of Antoni Gaudí, vividly illustrating his transformation of childhood nature observations into architectural marvels. The illustrations mirror Gaudí's style, featuring vibrant colours and organic curves, making it suitable for both artistic and educational contexts. Targeted primarily at older children, it provides a rich exploration of Gaudí’s life, with added visual elements and sophisticated language enhancing its appeal in libraries and classrooms.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780735844872

Publisher: North-South Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: North-South Books

Illustration: Colour Throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Susan B. Katz is an award-winning Spanish bilingual author/illustrator; National Board Certified Teacher; and literacy specialist. She has published 20 books, including The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Frida Kahlo, and Meditation Station. She also launched and ran Facebook and Instagram's author vertical. Susan lived and worked in Spain, and studied ceramics there. She later turned two boxes of broken ceramics into a mosaic business, inspired by Gaudí's masterpieces. She lives near San Francisco, CA. Find out more about her at SusanKatzBooks.com.

Linda Schwalbe studied illustration at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle and at the? Berlin University of the Arts. Inspired by discoveries and adventures, music and nature, she is happiest painting with acrylics. She is the author/illustrator of Ida and the World Beyond Mount Kaiserzipf and winner of the prestigious Serafina Award. This is Linda Schwalbe’s second book for NorthSouth. She lives and works in Leipzig, Germany.

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