Antoni Gaudí

city came to be how it is. The reasons behind the curved corners of ever street and the way houses were organized on blocks all have a specific meaning. Antoni Gaudi is one of the most well know Catalan artist who came up right around the time of the city changing shape and added his own personal touch. Gaudi brought Barcelona many wonders that people come to see from all over the world. For example, the church of the Sagrada Familia and the Casa Mila. Organic nature is the largest influences that can be seen throughout his masterpieces. In the mid-nineteenth century, the old city of Barcelona had become overcrowded inside…

Description Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló was built between 1904 and 1906 on Passeig de Grácia in Barcelona, Spain. The first thing I noticed in this picture of the building is that the balconies and window frames have organic form. The balconies and window frames reminded me of bones and the overall picture reminded me of a cave-like place because of the tan, earth color of the building and the similarities it has to certain aspects of nature. The balconies made me think of skulls, with the ovals…

In a letter to Emile Schuffenecker, Gauguin advises, “…don’t paint too much direct from nature. Art is an abstraction! Study nature then brood on it and treasure the creation which will result…to create like our Divine Master.” Gauguin makes clear his intention not to portray nature with complete accuracy and, as a result, his place-ideas for Brittany and Martinique are more based in the mythical and imaginary realm. However, in Martinique he found an environment that was foreign, primordial…

were Gaudi, Dali, Miro and Picasso. During the 20th century, the architects of Barcelona started connecting with the international trends, which created new styles and varieties in the city. This architectural innovation, in the later years, has led Barcelona to being one of the European cities most emphasized in the field of the architecture. The city received numerous prizes like the gold medal RIBA (Royal Instituto del britanico Arquitectura) in 1999. Therefore, because of its commitment and…

Barcelona in general Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Cataloniain Spain and Spain's second most populous city. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural center and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domenech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist,…

From here walk towards Plaza Cataluna, the city's most famous Plaza and yes don't forget to stroll down the Ramblas. Day 2 For the second day we recommend you to go to the two famous places that are Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, since you will need a good amount of time to visit these places. The Sagrada Familia is envisioned and designed by Antoni Gaudi and it is a must visit place as it is the symbol of the city so it's worth putting up with the long queues to visit its fascinating interior.…

holds nine world heritage sites. One of these sites is “The Palau de la Música Catalana” constructed in 1905 as a concert hall. Today this theatre attracts large amounts of tourism while still hosting millions a year for musical performances. The Park Güell is another one of Barcelona’s world heritage sites. Hugo (2003) stated, “The Park Güell project, commissioned by Eusebi Güell, originated within the urban and bourgeois phenomenon represented by the Catalan art nouveau movement, through one…

The construction of the Basilica began in1882, by the city’s famous son Antoni Gaudí. Because of its massive size and intricate design the church has become so important; it is called “The Cathedral”. I can’t wait to climb to the top of one of the Basilica 's eight towers and overlook the city. The Basilica is expected to be completed in 2026-2028. We’ll enjoy a guided tour of the city, to include Poble Espanyol, a Spanish village, which also served as a sport facility during the 1992…

Louis Sullivan, a Chicago architect, is famous for the phrase “form follows function”. However, the function of the building is not just material, it is also symbolic. Therefore, an architect is successful when they portray ideas physically. Louis Le Vau was successful in the creation of Versailles from his conveyance of the idea absolute monarchy. Antoni Gaudi is successful in Sagrada Familia in his depiction of the idea of heaven. Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe is successful in the same way in his…

In today’s society, when discussing the city Barcelona, or attempting to define specific characteristics it holds, one almost unquestionably think about design, architecture, Antoni Gaudi, etc. As to most outsiders, or even some local residents, it is a city that presents itself best in the global market in terms of the city’s urban design and it’s amazing architectures. However, little do tourists or even exchange students, like myself, who travel to the city to enjoy and embrace the culture,…