Sagrada Familia |
His Journey in DesignUpon his graduation Gaudí started working with the Victorian style as did previous architects, however he later developed his own style which included things such as geometric shapes, juxtapositions, bright colours, decorative flora and animation of surfaces with patterned brick or stone. For example: Park Guell. Gaudí's first works were his lamp posts which were almost just as inventive as his other works as they had twisted forged iron with a floral pattern that differs from other lamp posts. He also attended the Paris World Fair in 1878 where he displayed his plans for things the Guell Palace and the Guell Estate. In 1883 Gaudí was assigned the construction of a temple called "Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia" where he didn't just construct it but completely changed it while giving a twist of his own style on it as well and created it to what we know today as the Sagrada Familia
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Early Life and Education |
Antoni Gaudí was born in Catalonia on the Mediterranean coast of Spain on June 25th, 1852. He believed that Mediterranean people were creative, original and had a good sense for design which is why he took such great pride and appreciation for his Mediterranean heritage. However when Gaudí was young he suffered from rheumatism but still showed a very early interest in architecture. He later moved to Barcelona where his education was briefly interrupted by a compulsory military practice. Afterwards he then graduated from Provincial School of Architecture in 1878 where he proceeded to become an architect.
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Personal Life and Death |
Because Gaudí dedicated his entire life to his profession he remained single, although it is said that he was attracted to one woman Josefa Moreu who taught in 1884. Gaudí was also part of the Catholic faith and found spiritual peace amongst his beliefs. As a child Gaudí took great pride in his appearance but as he grew he started to dress poorly and was mistaken for a beggar, as such after his death. Gaudí died a tragic death in 1926 from being hit by a tram. As he was assumed to be a beggar, Gaudí did not receive immediate help. However when help did arrive the damage was too severe to be cured which eventually killed him.
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