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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, sometimes referred to as Antonio Gaudí, 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== | |||
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona | |||
Revision as of 07:05, 5 December 2007
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, sometimes referred to as Antonio Gaudí, 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
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona