Opis: Calatrava. Complete Works 1979–Today. 45th Ed. - Philip Jodidio

Santiago Calatrava is a world-renowned architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist. From the Athens 2004 Olympic Sports Complex to the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan, he exhibits a remarkable twin prowess for aesthetics and engineering, a simultaneous sensitivity to both the appearance and the anatomy of a structure.

His influences are wide-ranging: Auguste Rodin’s approach to sculpture and architecture, principles of classicism and Greek Cycladic art, NASA space design, and a deep admiration for nature, which he regards as both mother and teacher. Thus, Calatrava’s creations are at once aerodynamic and organic in their associations, with natural forms and human movement informing many of his projects. He takes a particular interest in the meeting point of equilibrium and dynamism.

This monograph gathers detailed entries, photography, and the original watercolor sketches that set Calatrava aside as a unique creative master. It includes many of

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Szczegóły: Calatrava. Complete Works 1979–Today. 45th Ed. - Philip Jodidio

Nazwa: Calatrava. Complete Works 1979–Today. 45th Ed.
Autor: Philip Jodidio
Wydawnictwo: Taschen
Seria: 45th Edition
Kod paskowy: 9783754404614
Ilość stron: 512
Format: 223 x 163 x 33
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 1.14 kg

Recenzje: Calatrava. Complete Works 1979–Today. 45th Ed. - Philip Jodidio