Josep Gudiol Ricart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
José Gudiol Ricart
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| Born |
Josep Maria Gudiol i Ricart
1904 |
| Died | 1985 (aged 80–81) Barcelona, Spain
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| Other names | José Gudiol, Jose Gudiol |
| Known for | Spanish art historian |
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Notable work
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Ars Hispaniae series |
| Children | Montserrat Gudiol |
Josep Gudiol i Ricart (1904–1985) was a famous art historian from Catalonia, Spain. He was also known as José Gudiol. He studied and wrote a lot about Spanish art, especially old paintings from the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
About His Life
Josep Maria Gudiol i Ricart was born in 1904. His hometown was Vic, which is in Catalonia, Spain.
Studying Art History
Gudiol Ricart spent his life studying art. He wrote many important books about the history of Spanish art. These books were part of a big collection called the Ars Hispaniae series.
Two of his most important books in this series were:
- Las Pinturas Murales Románicas de Cataluña (written with Jose Pijoán in 1948). This book was about Romanesque wall paintings in Catalonia.
- Arquitectura y Escultura Románicas (written with Juan Antonio Gaya Nuño in 1948). This book focused on Romanesque buildings and sculptures.
Leading an Art Institute
Josep Gudiol Ricart also worked as the director of a special art center. It was called the Amatller Institute of Hispanic Art. This institute is located in Barcelona, Spain.
His Family
Josep Gudiol had a daughter named Montserrat Gudiol i Corominas. She was born in 1933 and passed away in 2015. Montserrat also became a well-known painter.
See also
- In Spanish: José Gudiol para niños
