Gaudi is probably the largest ever Spanish architect. He is considered the King of modernism (Art Nouveau). His work is a clear product of the cultural context of his time, as well as his own personality and his devotion to the Catalan society. ste was born in Reus in 1852, but spent his professional life in Barcelona. His biography is strongly linked to the city of Barcelona and in particular to the Guell family, which frequented the most prestigious circles of that era. But in addition to a great architect, was also a great designer: always searching for a concept of organic decoration in his works and this was worth of furniture, stained glass, wrought iron, pottery, mosaics, etc.
In addition, added color to its buildings, a concept that most of his colleagues ignored. The works of Gaudi are clearly influenced by the forms of nature, especially by sea. Thus, all of his works have a significant lack of symmetry. As in the nature, nothing in their work is absolutely identical. The most representative of Gaudi’s architectural creations are: Sagrada Familia: it is his most ambitious project, but left unfinished in 1926 when he died. From 1908 until his death worked only in the construction of the Church. sta is the most prestigious work of the artist and the symbol more representative of Barcelona throughout the world. Parc Guell: Eusebi Guell wanted to create a park for the Barcelonian aristocracy and commissioned Gaudi.
This Park has beautiful buildings, as well as sculptures, ceramics and a small Museum (which was the former home of Gaudi). In 1984, UNESCO declared the Heritage Park. Casa Batllo: this is known for its elaborate decoration and its forms, derived from nature. It seems that it has been built of bones and skulls. This wonderful building is located in the Paseo de Gracia, one of the largest and most prestigious shopping streets in Barcelona. Casa Mila: it is known as the Pedrera because its walls seem to cliffs. It was built on behalf of the Mila family between 1906 and 1910. Qualify it is as a UNESCO heritage site in 1984. Its balconies resemble algae and its walls seem to sea. There are other less well-known works of the master should not miss: the source giant of the Park of Ciudadella, the source of the three thanks of the Royal Plaza or the amazing ornaments of wrought iron lampposts that light up the streets of the heart of the city. Gaudi died on June 10, 1926 run by a tram in the city of Barcelona. Enjoy the best arquitectonocas of Gaudi’s works? Travels to Catalonia and stay in the best apartments in Barcelona. You will be delighted!