Unit 10: Antoni Gaudí
5th stage: Later years and Death
After 1914, became obsessed with Catholicism, worked only on Sagrada Familia, lived in a workshop next door, died when hit by a tram in 1926
Impact
Appreciation grew after death, 1960 = turning point, writings grew his fame, many projects have become UNESCO world heritage sites
3rd stage: Starting to be Recognized
Gathered clients before graduation, caught attention from French textile manufacturer Eusebi Güell, designed for him, would become a frequent client, first big commission (the Casa Vicens), est. his presence in Barcelona, began work on Sagrada Familia in 1883
Location of remains
He is buried in the Sagrada Familia crypt
Details of Death
Hit by a tram, thought to be a peasant, treatment was delayed, died a few days later
Gaudí is known for...
Modernism, incomparable architecture
Sagrada Familia
Most famous work, started in 1882, still not complete (2026), construction interrupted by Spanish Civil War
4th stage: The Güell Family
Most of work from them, much in common, designs include: Güell Pavilions, Palau Güell, factories, Bodegas Güell, and finally Parc Güell Güell described Gaudí well, friendly Gaudí also did projects with many others, can be seen all around Barcelona, even a skyscraper in NYC
2nd stage: Moving to Barcelona
Moved at 16, studied in convent, joined military, left for health reasons, enrolled at Barcelona Higher School of Architecture where he graduated from, created the "Reus Manuscript"
He was a fan of...
Nature, believed it to be the most important achievement from God
Parc Güell
Public park that was never completed, features original Gaudí sculptures and mosaics, blends in with natural surroundings, acquired by Barcelona and opened to the public
Born in...
Reus, Catalonia (south of Barcelona)
1st stage: Early Years
Sickly, needed to take long walks, spent much time at summer house, reserved man, this is why he loves nature
Casa Batlló
Theory: Rounded feature supposed to be Lance of Saint George plunged into the back of a dragon, "House of Bones", wasn't actually built but Gaudí had redesigned it in 1904
Casa Milá
"La Pedrera", today is home to Fundacio Catalunya, notable for its structure of columns and avoidance of load-bearing walls
Architecture of Sagrada Familia
1. Latin Cross Plan 2. Apse: 7 chapels surrounding ambulatory 3. Three chapels in church: Baptistery, Sacrament, Assumption 4. Three facades: Glory, Nativity, Passion (death and resurrection of Jesus) 5. Cloister: perimeter of church, connects everything 6. Crypt: underground 7. Main nave 8. Crossing: Crowned by 5 towers