radical work of Czech (Moravian) artist Alfons Mucha‚ Swiss decorative artist Eugène Grasset‚ and English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley ("The Peacock Skirt”) and the ground-breaking architecture and design work of Hector Guimard of Paris and Antoni Gaudí of Barcelona. The Art Nouveau movement focussed heavily on the themes of nature‚ fantasy‚ and the female form‚ with sensual flowing shapes that simulate organic growth that is reminiscent of the primeval Garden of Eden. Exotic floral motifs with
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ARCHITECTURE Name:Tan-awon‚ Johanna Marie R. Prof. Architect Gregoria Mercado Bs.Architecture/ AR 1-11ar-2 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Antoni Gaudí From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Antoni Gaudí | Biography Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (Catalan pronunciation: [ənˈtɔni ɣəwˈði]; 25 June 1852–10 June 1926) was a Spanish Catalan architect and figurehead of Catalan Modernism. Gaudí’s works reflect his highly individual and distinctive
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with everything destined to have a long life. Hundred-year-old oak trees take many years to grow tall; on the other hand‚ reeds grow quickly‚ but in autumn the wind knocks them down and there is no more to be said"1. These words‚ spoken by Antoni Gaudi about his life-long work‚ Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família‚ are a means to justify the extremely long time needed for the construction of the Sagrada Família‚ while referencing the themes and structural concepts he borrowed from nature in his
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the building is melting in the sun. The towers are topped with brightly colored mosaics which look like beautiful bowls of fruit. Antoni Gaudí had a concept of colour showing life. As Antoni would not live to see the completion of his masterpiece‚ he left coloured drawings of his dream design for architects to follow in the future. A notable method that Gaudí used in the construction of the building was the use of "leaning columns" (columns which are not at right angles to the floor and ceiling)
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throwing a stone into a pool of water lilies.[1] Many others believe the façade is an allegory for the Catalan legend of St. George‚ known for travels around medieval Spain slaying dragons. It is a testament to the celebrated architect‚ Antoni Gaudi‚ that one building could be so inspiring in so many ways. He accomplished this end by effectively sampling natural forms. The building is composed of disarming familiar natural forms‚ but they are arranged in a completely new and surreal way. Furthermore
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....p.3 2. La Sagrada Familia.....................................................................................p.4 - Expiatory Church.......................................................................p.4 - Gaudi.........................................................................................p.4 - Spires.........................................................................................p.5 - Glory Facade..........
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La Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudí has made a momentous historical and cultural imprint on the city of Barcelona in Spain. After working on his ultimate masterpiece for 43 years‚ Gaudí died in 1926‚ leaving his unfinished monument to be fulfilled by future architects. Though the Basilica began its lengthy constructional history in 1882‚ it is to this day still in process of being completed. The Sagrada Familia Church was initially funded by the Spiritual Association of the Devotees of Saint Joseph
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nave‚ in the apse‚ is the altar‚ in the light of the many windows of the apse. Here are ten basic facts about Sagrada Familia: Work on the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia (the Church of the Holy Family) commenced in 1884 and continues to this day‚ Gaudi did not produce accurate designs of the building; he preferred an organic process where his sketches would change and evolve as it was being built‚ he even took up residence on site so he could resolve all issues as they happened‚ The work on the Sagrada
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DESCRIBING PLACES: BARCELONA BARCELONA: AN IDEAL TOWN TO VISIT (Introduction): Location and reason for choosing it Barcelona is a large town on the north-east coast of Spain. Its unbeatable location means you can fly to Barcelona from most capital cities in less than two hours. If there were only three words to describe Barcelona City they would be Culture‚ Style and Harmony‚ and only for that‚ is an ideal place to visit. (Main Body): With a population of about two million‚ Barcelona is full
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James Lillis fashion designer of Black Milk online shop “A lot of people want to know how Black Milk came to be. Well‚ it’s a long story‚ full of twists and turns‚ action and adventures. There are even a few scary bits. But seeing as you asked... why don’t you pull up a metaphoric chair around my metaphoric fire and I’ll tell you the story of Black Milk... “ When James was young‚ there was a time that he was broke‚ and everyone around him seemed to have a great job that they enjoyed
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