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Biography books

The biographies and lives of the most important artists and architects in history are marked by all manner of experiences, as well as their relationships with the political, social and cultural context of the period in which they lived.

These biographies published by Dosde explore the lives of geniuses who surpassed all the limits of their time, such as Antoni Gaudí and Pablo Picasso. Turning their pages, you will be able to get to know all the details about these one-off artists, from their family background to their professional triumphs. They are the best biographies to discover the lesser known side of the great figures of art and architecture.

The biographies and lives of unique characters

Finding out about the personal evolution of the great figures of the art and architecture world means we get to explore the origins of their creative processes and the meaning and symbolism of their most emblematic works. For this reason artist biographies have converted into one of the best tools to get closer to these exceptional figures.

Gaudí, a brilliant architect

Gaudí's biography constitutes a faithful reflection of the career of this phenomenon in the history of architecture. Born in Reus in 1852, Gaudí was both an enigmatic and controversial figure, who during his lifetime had to overcome situations such as illness, the miscomprehension of his peers and the passing of his loved ones. His sudden death in Barcelona in 1926 put an end to an existence marked by an obsessive dedication to work and a need to excel, which led Gaudí to become one of the most important figures of his time.

The study of the most transcendental episodes in Gaudí's life is key in order to understand to what degree this genius revolutionised the world of architecture with his original ideas. Gaudí's constructive ingenuity is present in works such as the Basilica of Sagrada Familia. Casa Batlló, Park Güell and La Pedrera, projects that have transcended all stylistic labels in order to become demonstrations of the immense talent of one of the great minds responsible for the transformation of Barcelona in an international capital of architecture.

Picasso, the total artist

Picasso's biography shows the many different sides of the Cubist artist, a tireless creator that was at the forefront of the artistic vanguards of the 20^th century. In fact, the artist's influence is still felt today, as is demonstrated by the fascination generated by works such as Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Guernica, converted into authentic icons of contemporary life.

From his birth in the Andalusian city of Málaga in 1881 up to his death in the French town of Mougins in 1973, Picasso's creative activity was intense, accompanied by his complex personal relationships and his implication in major historical events. After a training period marked by his father's influence, the artist got involved in his youth in the bohemian scenes of Barcelona and Paris, where he was inspired to carry out the plastic experiments that led to the Cubist period. Converted into a celebrity, the artist avoided falling into complacency in his mature period, and continued searching for new forms of expression, at the same time as his own life underwent changes.

Dalí, the icon

Dalí's biography constitutes a full testimony of the personal and professional life of this unique character who marked the work of various generations of artists. Considered one of the main references of the Surrealist movement, Dalí stood out for both his unique creative universe as well as his groundbreaking ideas, where he managed to capture the attention of the media.

The artist, born in Figueres in 1904, already demonstrated his strong personality in this youth and adolescence, when he was the centre of all kinds of anecdotes that he himself would later embellish. Thanks to his contact with the Surrealist movement and his relationship with Gala, his partner and muse, Dalí embarked on a new period, characterised by family problems and public controversies derived from his own artistic vision. The time spent in Paris and the United States decisively contributed to cement the legend of the painter, who, in the final lap of his career would demonstrate an unusual capacity to reinvent himself by incorporating elements from the religious and scientific field. This way, Dalí managed to maintain his star status right up until his death, which took place in his hometown Figueres in 1989.

Discover the best biographies publised by Dosde in order to get to know the geniuses that have marked the course of art and architecture throughout history.

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