Who was Antoni Gaudí?

Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was born in 1852 in the Spanish province of Tarragona. He entered architecture school in Barcelona in 1870, where he then settled. He collaborated with Francisco de Paula del Villar to restore the chapel of the Montserrat monastery in 1876 and 1877.

What is Antoni Gaudí known for?

Antoni Gaudí is known for his Art Nouveau creations. His style reflects the Catalan nationalism of the period, drawing heavily upon Mediterranean architectural traditions. One example is Casa Milà, a large apartment house.

What was Antoni Gaudí's art style?

Antoni Gaudí's art style is Art Nouveau. He longed to create a style that was both modern and appropriate to his country. He took inspiration from Moorish-Spanish architecture and from the simple architecture of his native Catalonia.

Where to See Antoni Gaudí

2 museums worldwide

About Antoni Gaudí

Spanish · 1852–1926 · Catalan modernism

Catalan architect of the Sagrada Familia, whose anti-Euclidean forms and sacred geometry transformed Barcelona's cityscape.

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Antoni Gaudí's works are held in 2 museums worldwide.

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🇫🇷 France

1 museum

Musée d'Orsay

Paris, France

1 works

Tue–Sun 09:30–18:00 (Thu until 21:45); closed Mon€16 adultsSolférino (12 (Métro); RER C)Confirm on museum website before visiting.

🚂 London (136 min)🚂 Geneva (195 min)🚂 Zurich (240 min)🚂 Barcelona (390 min)

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🇪🇸 Spain

1 museum

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Sants-Montjuïc, Spain

138 works

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Antoni Gaudí?
Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was born in 1852^[1] in the Spanish^[1] province of Tarragona. He entered architecture school in Barcelona in 1870^[1], where he then settled. He collaborated with Francisco de Paula del Villar to restore the chapel of the Montserrat monastery in 1876 and 1877.
What is Antoni Gaudí known for?
Antoni Gaudí is known for his Art Nouveau creations. His style reflects the Catalan nationalism of the period, drawing heavily upon Mediterranean architectural traditions. One example is Casa Milà, a large apartment house.
What was Antoni Gaudí's art style?
Antoni Gaudí's art style is Art Nouveau. He longed to create a style that was both modern and appropriate to his country. He took inspiration from Moorish-Spanish^[1] architecture and from the simple architecture of his native Catalonia.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Antoni Gaudí's works across the following collections.

[1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Antoni Gaudí Used for: biography.
[2] book Jesse Bryant Wilder, MA, MAT, Art History For Dummies Used for: stylistic analysis.
[3] book Jesse Bryant Wilder, Art History For Dummies Used for: biography.
[4] book Jean Lahor, Art Nouveau Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
[5] book Penelope J.E. Davies, Walter B. Denny, Frima Fox Hofrichter, Joseph Jacobs, Ann S. Roberts, David L. Simon, Janson's History of Art_ The Western Tradition (8th Edition) Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
[6] book Charlene Spretnak (auth.), The Spiritual Dynamic in Modern Art _ Art History Reconsidered, 1800 to the Present Used for: biography.

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