4. 4.1. Antoni Gaudí i Cornet
Reus 1852-Barcelona 1926
He studied architecture in Barcelona
from 1873 to 1875.
At the same time, he starts working
for Josep Fontserè i Mestre and
participates in the monumental
waterfall in the Parque de la
Ciutadella.
He also collaborated with his master
Joan Martorell several times.
That was very important because
Martorell recommended Gaudí for
the construction of La Sagrada
Familia.
11. First piece of furniture designed by Gaudí : his own desk. 1878
12. Gaudí projected a glass cabinet on a colored parquet
dais which could be seen from all angles, making
possible a more complete vision of the material
displayed, which was protected by a sort of glass.
It was a big success at the World Exhibition in 1878.
It is said that Eusebi Güell and Gaudí’s friendship
came up from the impact that this cabinet caused to
Güell during his visit to the Exhibition, as a
consequence of which, he entrusted Gaudí with the
furniture of the mausoleum of the Palacio de
Sobrellano.
Glass cabinet of Guanteria Eduard Comella at the
World Exhibition in Paris (1878)
13.
14. 4.1.2. 1883-1900 Eclecticism and searching
Constructions with contrast between brick,
Materials ceramics, stone and filling.
The picada stone is also used, but only at the
end of this period.
Decoration with stucco and plaster.
Craftwork and valuation of Catalan materials.
Roofs completed with domes of Mudejar or
Influences Arab style.
Since 1883 Gaudí studies the Gothic style in
deep because he is entrusted with the
construction of La Sagrada Familia.
