The Art Lover s Guide to Barcelona

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Unlock the secrets behind Barcelona's artistic allure with this handy visual guidebook. Delve into the history of the Catalan capital's most famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali and Antoni Tapies, and discover today's exciting creators working across many styles from figurative to abstract art; sculpture to urban art. Whether you're a Barcelona regular or visiting for the first time, this guide will help you understand how the city acquired its unique and thriving art scene, as well as recommend ways to experience it more fully with a self-guided public art walking tour, museum and gallery listings and tips and suggestions of tapas bars, churches, arty day trips, art events and much more. Featuring exclusive interviews from some of Barcelona's best artists, museum directors and curators, this book offers invaluable insider information that will lead to an authentic and unforgettable trip. You can also find out where to take an art class, a street art tour, see the best of Gaudi's architecture and taste succulent local cuisine. Written by travel and culture reporter Ruby Boukabou (author of The Art Lover's Guide to Paris, The Architecture Lover's Guide to Paris & Sense in the City), this book is the perfect companion for anybody intrigued by Barcelona's artistic pulse. AUTHOR: Ruby Boukabou is a culture/travel reporter and entertainer, who usually splits her time between Australia, Europe and North Africa. Previous titles include 48 Paris (National Geographic), The Art Lover's Guide to Paris and The Architecture Lover's Guide to Paris (White Owl Books). She has spent many summers in Barcelona writing, tap dancing, making videos, engaging in art and interviewing creatives for various media such as Qantas' in-flight magazine. www.rubytv.net @rubytv 120 colour illustrations

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781526794505
Published: March 2024

Number of pages: 184
Width: 140 mm
Height: 190 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd