Josep Maria Subirachs
Also known as: José María Subirachs · José María Subirachs Sitjar · Josep Subirachs · Jose Maria Subirachs Sitjar · Jose Maria Subirachs · Josep Maria Subirachs i Sitjar
- 1He was a Spanish sculptor and painter of the late 20th century.
- 2His most famous work is the Passion Facade of the Sagrada Família.
- 3His artistic approach was noted for being controversial due to its departure from the original architect's style.
Josep Maria Subirachs i Sitjar was a Spanish sculptor and painter of the late 20th century.
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Sculptor of the Passion façade
He was commissioned to create the controversial, angular sculptures for the Passion façade, which significantly departed from Gaudí's original aesthetic.
Josep Maria Subirachs i Sitjar was a prominent Spanish sculptor and painter who was active during the late 20th century. He is widely recognized for his significant artistic contributions to major architectural landmarks, most notably the Passion Facade of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
Crucifixion of Jesus at Holy Family basilica of Barcelona.Wikimedia Commons; Guyon Morée from beverwijk, netherlands; Flickr; CC BY 2.0; Wikimedia Commons: Josep Maria SubirachsJosep Maria Subirachs, esculptor, al seu estudi a la Sagrada Familia. Barcelona, abril 1987Wikimedia Commons; Manel Armengol from Barcelona, España; JOSEP MARIA SUBIRACHS, ESCULPTOR; CC BY-SA 2.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image)La Cara de Barcelona (Josep María Subirachs, 1963)Wikimedia Commons; Mutari; Own work; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P109 (signature) Throughout his career, he maintained a distinct artistic identity that often sparked debate. His work on the basilica was particularly controversial because he chose to interpret the themes in his own unique style rather than strictly adhering to the original aesthetic established by the building's primary architect, Antoni Gaudí.