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'''Antoni Gaudí''', 1852-1926, prominent architect considered to be the leader of the Spanish Art Nouveau movement. Born in Reus, Spain and died in Barcelona. | '''Antoni Gaudí''', 1852-1926, prominent architect considered to be the leader of the Spanish Art Nouveau movement. Born in Reus, Spain and died in Barcelona. | ||
Born Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí Cornet | Born Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí Cornet (which is Catalan - Antonio Gaudí in Spanish and sometimes in English) his works drew admiration from avant-garde artists for his surrealist style and unique designs. | ||
==Life and Influences== | ==Life and Influences== | ||
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Antoni Gaudí, 1852-1926, prominent architect considered to be the leader of the Spanish Art Nouveau movement. Born in Reus, Spain and died in Barcelona.
Born Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí Cornet (which is Catalan - Antonio Gaudí in Spanish and sometimes in English) his works drew admiration from avant-garde artists for his surrealist style and unique designs.
Life and Influences
Gaudí moved to Barcelona in 1868 to study architecture at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura (Upper Technical School of Architecture).
Gaudí drew his influences from medieval works on architecture, as an interest in organic shapes and designs merged with orientalism during the Art Nouveau period. He was also influenced by the writings of John Ruskin, who theorised that ornament was the origin of architecture.
Significant Works
Casa Batllo, Barcelona
Casa Mila, Barcelona
Colonia Guell, Barcelona
Park Guell at Montana Pelada, Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona