Gaudi was a Spanish architect known for his unique style that drew inspiration from nature. He used bright colors, irregular tiles, and complex patterns incorporating images from animals, plants, and landscapes. At a time when most architecture was dark and uniform, Gaudi's works stood out for their vivid textures and diverse, nature-inspired designs. He was part of the Catalan Modernista movement in late 19th century Spain, and one of his most famous works was the Güell Park in Barcelona.
2. Task:
This is to study the images provided, carry
out further research into Gaudi’s style of
architecture & design and reflect upon the
artist’s background, his style and his reasons
& motives behind his ideas/works.
3. The style of Gaudi
- color, shape, form, pattern and common features
• He found lots of images in the natures, such as
animals, sun, moon, pin wheel, benches and park.
• He used different colors with irregular tiles.
• He had an unique pattern which has mixed color,
bright and interesting textures.
4. His interests, ideas, reasons for his style or works
• He lived in Spain and he had the movement called
Mosaic in late 19th century to early 20th century.
• This Mosaic style had shared with other artists and
one of the famous architecture can be found at the
Güell Park in Barcelona, Spain.
5. Compare his architecture against others.
- Gaudi’s uniqueness
• At that time, all the buildings were dark, grey and
has old textures.
• They had same structure, simple shape, boring
impression and no difference finding among many
buildings.
• On the other hand, Gaudi used lots of different
patterns and colors. His works were all different and
had many images from the nature.
6. Compare his architecture against others.
- Gaudi’s uniqueness
• At that time, all the buildings were dark, grey and
has old textures.
• They had same structure, simple shape, boring
impression and no difference finding among many
buildings.
• On the other hand, Gaudi used lots of different
patterns and colors. His works were all different and
had many images from the nature.