Book description
Catalonia boasts an extraordinary cultural heritage. Its lively
Mediterranean villages have inspired artists such as Henri Matisse,
Andre Derain, Pablo Picasso, George Braque, Salvador Dali, and many
others. Forever linked to three major art movements - Fauvism, Cubism
and Surrealism - Catalonia has played a critical role in the development
of modern art. This narrative guidebook will offer a unique,
behind-the-scenes look at how Catalonia's landscape, culture and people
influenced major 20th-century painters and writers. The Colors of
Catalonia steps into this idyllic Mediterranean setting, visiting the
same cafes, restaurants, hotels, and homes where the artists drank, ate
and lived. The reader can witness the artistic development of
now-legendary painters and writers during their travels throughout
French and Spanish Catalonia. Virginie Raguenaud was born in Dunkerque
and raised in Compiegne, outside of Paris. She spent her childhood
summers in Collioure in French Catalonia, where her family has owned
property for over four decades. Virginie is the author of Bilingual By
Choice: A family guide to raising kids in 2 (or more!) languages.
Virginie has published feature articles in magazines and newspapers and
contributes to the Literary Traveler website.
