Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí y Cornet
(1852-1926), was born in Réus, Tarragona (Catalonia),
son of a coppersmith. He lived during the wonderful time of
the Spanish Art Nouveau movement, referred to as the Modernisme
– an artistic and architectural movement comparable
to the Jugendstil movement in Germany or the ArtNouveau movement in France.
Gaudí
mainly built his creations in Barcelona and this city is witness
to his creativity. This is where he let his imagination run
wild. His unmistakable style and use of forms is evident throughout
the city, giving Barcelona a slightly bizarre atmosphere.
Some of his most famous masterpieces include Parc Güell,
the immense cathedral Sagrada Familia, Bellesguard
(the symbol of Catalonia) as well as la Casa Batlló.
Traces of Antoní Gaudí are all over this city
and seeing his unique quirky art is definitely worth seeing
while on your stay in Barcelona for your Spanish
Language Course.
