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Barcelona Sketchbook - Homage to Catalan Architecture (Paperback)
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Barcelona Sketchbook - Homage to Catalan Architecture (Paperback)
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The perfect introduction to the city's architectural heritage,
Barcelona Sketchbook gives visitors and residents insight into a
wealth of sights, both grand and intimate in scale. Many facets of
the Catalonia capital and surroundings are recorded here, as Graham
Byfield strolls with his sketchpad through the Ramblas, the glories
of Antoni Gaudi, the great ceremonial buildings, and cafes and
parks full of character. On the way, with a few pencil strokes and
splashes of watercolour, he captures scenes of daily life, as well
as a plethora of architectural wonders dating from the Middle Ages
to the present day. Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the
capital of the County of Barcelona in the Middle Ages. After
merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, it continued to be an important
city as an economic and administrative centre and the capital of
the Principality of Catalonia. Besieged several times during its
history, Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today a
major tourist destination being one of the world's most visited
cities. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni
Gaudi and Lluis Domenech i Montaner, which have been designated
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is also an important port,
has hosted two International Exhibitions and is known for its
successful Summer Olympics in 1992. Accompanying the paintings and
sketches are observations and notes handwritten by the artist, as
well as a learned and informative introduction to Barcelona and its
various areas by heritage expert Marcus Binney.
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