Antoni Gaudí

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Antoni Gaudí born?June 25, 1852
2. When did Antoni Gaudí die?June 10, 1926 (age 73)
3. Where was Antoni Gaudí born?Reus, Spain
4. What is the career?Architect and designer, a leading figure in Catalan Modernisme
5. What made Antoni Gaudí's buildings look like they grew from the ground?Gaudí was inspired by nature and studied the shapes of plants and animals. His buildings have curves and forms that look like they grew from the earth.
6. Why did Gaudí use a technique called trencadís on his buildings?Trencadís is a mosaic made from broken ceramic pieces. Gaudí used it to add bright colors to curved walls and to recycle waste, making the buildings both beautiful and sustainable.

Catalan Modernisme: A distinctive artistic and architectural movement in Catalonia, Spain, characterized by ornate, organic forms and a revival of traditional crafts.
Trencadís: A mosaic technique employing broken ceramic pieces, celebrated for its vibrant visual effects on curved surfaces.
Catenary Arch: An arch shaped like a hanging chain, which naturally distributes weight and is structurally efficient, a form frequently employed by Gaudí.
Sui Generis: A Latin term meaning 'of its own kind,' used to describe something unique and unlike anything else.