{"product_id":"paperblanks-gaudis-sun-cotton-tote-bag-pa9848-5","title":"Paperblanks Gaudi’s Sun Cotton Tote Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry your journals, books and everyday essentials in style with this Gaudi’s Sun cotton tote bag from Paperblanks, featuring a handy inner zip pocket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntoni Gaudí’s use of colourful mosaics and organic forms created exceptional patterns on his sculptures all across Barcelona. We celebrate Gaudi’s vision with a reproduction of a mosaic sun on the ceiling of the Park Güell’s Hypostyle Room, alongside the abstract lines from his chimney pots at the Casa Milà building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntoni Gaudí\u003c\/em\u003e (1852–1926), a Spanish architect from Catalonia, was one of the greatest pioneers of 19th-century architecture. Gaudí’s works have a highly individualised style, defined by his unique compositions, organic shapes, and kaleidoscopic designs. They transcend not only mainstream modernism, but traditional art forms. Gaudí was particularly admired by surrealist and abstract expressionist painters, as well as sculptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis use of colourful mosaics was part of his trademark style and created unique patterns on his sculptures all across the city of Barcelona. Perhaps Gaudí’s most-loved contribution is \u003cem\u003ePark Güell\u003c\/em\u003e, a vibrant garden filled with his art. Reproduced here is a section of a mosaic sun on the ceiling of the park’s Hypostyle Room, alongside the abstract lines from his chimney pots at the \u003cem\u003eCasa Milà\u003c\/em\u003e building. Gaudí’s last work of civic architecture, \u003cem\u003eCasa Milà\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as \u003cem\u003eLa Pedrera\u003c\/em\u003e) represented a break with the conventions of his day, designed as a totally undulating building with a beating heart like a living being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaudí’s fascination with the geometry of nature stemmed from his deep religious devotion, seeing the organic lines as a form of divine creation. As Gaudi said: \u003cem\u003e“Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.”\u003c\/em\u003e With this design, we celebrate Gaudí’s vision and the sense of heaven on earth he created for us all to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detail from ceiling with mosaic sun (Park Güell) and chimney pots (Casa Milà building)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1900-1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 × 380 × 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaudi’s Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaudi’s Mosaics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoni Gaudi Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner zipper pocket size: 220 × 155 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Colour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up to 7 kilograms (approximately 15.5 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable strap for carrying the bag over one's shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded Paperblanks tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork credit printed on inside of the bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA9848-5 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781439798485\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386162630984,"sku":"PA9848-5","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9781439798485_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779244","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-gaudis-sun-cotton-tote-bag-pa9848-5","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}