Antoni Gaudi: Casa Mila and La Sagrada Familia and Twentieth Century Technology

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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. References: Masini, L. (1984). Art nouveau (L. Fairbairn, Trans.). London: Thames and Hudson Ltd. <Tab/>(Original work published 1976) Mower, D. (1977). Gaudí. London: Oresko Books Ltd. Sembach, K. (2002). Art nouveau. Köln: Taschen. Solà-Morales, I. (1984). Gaudi (K. Lyons, Trans.). New York: Rizzoli. (Original work <Tab/>published1983)