Antoni Gaudi: Casa Mila and La Sagrada Familia and Twentieth Century Technology
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:30:11
Category: / History / European History
Length: 5 pages (1314 words)
Category: / History / European History
Length: 5 pages (1314 words)
The Art Nouveau Movement began in the early 1890's as a reaction against the technologies of the industrial age. Free-flowing, curved, biomorphic forms gave inspiration to the architects of Art Nouveau. While technology played a significant role in the influence of most twentieth century architects, Antoni Gaudí's influence was that of the natural world. His works are a reflection of the ideals of the Art Nouveau movement. His genius is expressed …
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…been such a celebrated architect had he appreciated technology and the industrial world.
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