Modernism was a cultural movement that occurred in Western Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Catalonia, it had a significant influence on architecture and decorative art styles. Some key influences and examples included French impressionist paintings found at Roquetaillade Castle, exhibitions by Rusiñol and Ramon-Casas at Barcelona's Sala Parés, and Gaudí's highly original works like Sagrada Família, Parc Güell, and Casa Milà that blended Gothic, Islamic, and natural forms. The movement aimed to completely renovate Catalan cultural life through innovative works across many artistic fields.