Antoni Gaudi
Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí i Cornet (25 June 1852–10 June 1926) – in English usually referred to by the Spanish translation of his name, Antonio Gaudí – was a Spanish[3] architect who belonged to the Modernist style (Art Nouveau) movement and was famous for his unique style and highly individualistic designs.
Casa Mila, Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia – Gaudis unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona
chimneys covered in mosaics
detail of tile mosaic at Palau Guell, Barcelona
Famous lizzard by Antoni Gaudi using mosaic technique called trencadis.
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September 24, 2008 at 3:54 am
Spectacular! I myself am an advocate of the Beaux Arts movement, but I do find this work quite spectacular indeed! 🙂
May 19, 2009 at 7:46 pm
antoni gaudi i cornet era una bona persona no se sap on va neixer
May 19, 2009 at 7:47 pm
era spectacular acia las cosas bien i k wuay
September 25, 2009 at 10:09 am
I adore the works of Gaudi, he is so positive minded in his art. His buildings, parks, statues and the Sagrada Familia make me happy each time I see them, they fill me with positivism and optimism. Great artisit!