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César Manrique had a clear point of view on the design of the BMW 730i: in his eyes, the automobile is an indispensable feature of daily life; it
greatly influences the way we see the world around us.
It's no surprise, then, that the artistic examination of the car suggested itself to him. When designing the car, Manrique particularly wanted to "combine the notions of speed and
aerodynamics with the concept of aesthetic appeal in one object." And he succeeded: glowing colors and broad, sweeping strokes which blend into the outlines of the car are suggestive of effortless gliding and graceful movement.
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Cesar Manrique, who tragically died in a car crash in 1992, was a painter, a sculptor and architect, an environmentalist, the curator of monuments, a technical
construction adviser, a designer and coordinator in the creation of landscapes and urban complexes. Learn more about this great man:
Homepage of Cesar Manrique has a biography, gallery and links. In Spanish and English.
Cesar Manrique and his native island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Features his life, his work and his words.
Peter Heck features the foundation
at Lanzarote. In German.
Cesar Manrique dedication from
elgrifo.com. In Spanish.
Fundacion Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote is a book about the main architectural work of Manrique.
Lanzarote has pictures of the
island.
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