Selected by Tina Bowen Gaudi Antonio Gaud Born

Selected by Tina Bowen Gaudi

Antonio Gaudí Born in Catalonia, Spain in 1852 and died in Barcelona in 1926. Due to rheumatism he was unable to play like other children, so he spent a substantial amount of time studying nature and its design. The investigation of nature at an early age greatly influenced his highly original architectural designs.

Who is this architect and designer? Clue 1 – He has designed some of the most unusual and iconic buildings in Barcelona, Spain. Clue 2 – He build this famous Antonio Gaudi church.

Some examples of Gaudi’s work. How would you describe his work?

Examples of his work. Família Sagrada, is a massive Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain. Construction began in 1882 and construction continues to this day. Família Sagrada (Temple of the Holy Family)

Antonio Gaudi was famous for the beautiful mosaic decoration he used in his building work. Many of which can be seen in famous The Park Güell What is a mosaic? A mosaic consists of a design made of small pieces of coloured stone or glass.

Other famous Gaudi mosaics in Park Güell? Dragon Fountain is a multicoloured mosaic dragon fountain at the main entrance of Park Güell. Sea Serpent is the focal point of the park is the main terrace, surrounded by a long bench in the form of a Serpent. To design the curvature of the bench surface Gaudi used the shape of buttocks left by a naked workman sitting in wet clay.

Further examples of Gaudi’s work. Casa Batllo Guell Palace

The influence of Gaudi work on other designers and makers Do you recognise the film below? The film director Tim Burton Batman used Gaudi’s architectural designs as inspiration for the sets of Batman Returns.

Task - Search the Internet for Gaudi images or products influenced by his style, and make a mood board for inspiration.