{"product_id":"9788413565187","title":"CATALONIA: 50 EMBLEMATIC CEMETERIES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCATALONIA: 50 EMBLEMATIC CEMETERIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalonia: 50 Emblematic Cemeteries is a large-format, hardcover work that invites the reader to discover Catalan funerary heritage through fifty selected necropolises. With full-color photographs and a perspective that combines architecture, sculpture, and history, author Joan Valls Bassas reveals how these spaces are not merely resting places, but authentic open-air museums and faithful portraits of the life of towns and cities. The book offers a visual and narrative journey through cemeteries of very diverse sizes and styles, from large monumental complexes to humbler spaces full of personality, highlighting their artistic and cultural value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a personal selection of fifty emblematic cemeteries in the Catalan territory, chosen for their architectural, sculptural, and historical relevance. For each necropolis, the author explains its artistic value, pointing out the works of the most prominent architects and sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries present there. The most popular graves and the most significant sculptures are described, offering a detailed guide for anyone wishing to explore these spaces from a cultural perspective. The volume ranges from large monumental cemeteries, considered authentic open-air museums, to more modest cemeteries with a strong local identity, showcasing the diversity of Catalan funerary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFunerary heritage and cemetery architecture in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e19th and 20th-century funerary sculpture and its main artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocal history and collective memory through necropolises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt and culture in spaces of rest and reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisitor guide for emblematic cemeteries throughout Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for lovers of art, architecture, and history seeking a different perspective on Catalan heritage. It is also for curious travelers and hikers interested in cultural routes off the beaten path, as well as for cultural tourism professionals or art history students. It is ideal for anyone who wants to understand how funerary culture reflects the identity and evolution of communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA curated selection of 50 cemeteries representative of Catalan heritage diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed information on the architectural and sculptural value of each necropolis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color photographs illustrating the beauty and uniqueness of the spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical guide to discovering often unknown heritage, with data on graves and outstanding works of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA look that connects art, history, and local life through cemeteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: VALLS BASSAS, JOAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: KHROMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 720 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalonia: 50 Emblematic Cemeteries is a visually striking and rigorous work that offers an original perspective on Catalan cultural heritage. The combination of quality photography with descriptive texts that highlight funerary architecture and sculpture makes it a useful tool for both scholars and readers with a curiosity for local history. The selection of fifty spaces, with a range that goes from the monumental to the most intimate, ensures a complete and representative vision. A book that invites reflection and discovery, ideal for those wishing to explore the artistic legacy of Catalan cemeteries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405177512283,"sku":"9788413565187","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356518.jpg?v=1781824641","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413565187","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}