Antoni Gaudí
Architect, designer of Park Güell
Born
June 25th, 1852
173 years ago
Died
June 10th, 1926
99 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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A Spanish architect, Gaudí was a prominent figure in the Catalan Modernisme movement. His unique approach combined Gothic and Art Nouveau forms with natural shapes and colors. Notable works include the Sagrada Família, an ambitious basilica that remains unfinished, and Casa Batlló, renowned for its surreal, organic architecture. Gaudí's designs were inspired by his love for nature, religion, and geometric shapes, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of architecture.
Designed Park Güell in Barcelona
Created the Sagrada Família
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