Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was an influential architect. He is known as the leader of the Spanish modernist movement. His progressive ideas about art were both revolutionary yet beloved. Gaudí lived most of his life in Barcelona, Spain. Gaudí designed beautiful and unique structures throughout the streets of Barcelona.
One of Gaudí's most famous works is La Sagrada Familia. La Sagrada Familia is a Roman Catholic church in Barcelona. Construction was first begun in 1882, and is still going on to this day. Gaudí dedicated forty years of his life to the completion of the church. He died in 1926, before the building was even half done. Other architects are now working to finish the church, following the notes and vision that Gaudí left behind. The estimated date of completion for the church is 2026.
The Casa Milá has 15 apartments, each with an unusual design. Gaudí's buildings look like natural, living things and have many curves instead of right angles. Gaudí also designed a series of gardens with fantastic architectural elements, known as Parc Guell. The park was originally designed as a garden and residence for wealthy aristocratic citizens. Today, however, these gardens are a fun public park.
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