Definition

Proper noun * Antoni Gaudí i Cornet: A Spanish architect, born in 1852 and died in 1926, who was a leading and highly influential figure in the Catalan Modernisme movement (Art Nouveau) in Europe. He is renowned for his highly individualistic, organic, and sculptural architectural style.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, the architect Antoni Gaudí. * It is typically used in biographical, historical, or artistic contexts. * The full name "Antoni Gaudí i Cornet" is often shortened to simply "Gaudí" in common usage.

Examples

• The fantastical buildings of Antoni Gaudí i Cornet are iconic symbols of Barcelona.
• Gaudí i Cornet drew inspiration from nature for his revolutionary architectural forms.
• A major exhibition on the work of Antoni Gaudí i Cornet opened at the museum.

Advanced Usage

• The "i" in "Gaudí i Cornet" is a Catalan conjunction meaning "and," connecting the paternal surname (Gaudí) with the maternal surname (Cornet), following traditional Iberian naming customs.

Variants and Related Words

• Gaudí (Proper noun): The common shortened form of the architect's name.
• Gaudiesque (Adjective): Describing something that resembles or is characteristic of Gaudí's architectural style (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Antoni Gaudí: The most frequent English rendering of the name.
• Gaudí: The standard abbreviated reference.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Catalan Modernisme: The artistic movement with which Gaudí i Cornet is most closely associated.
• Art Nouveau: The broader European artistic movement of the period.
• Sagrada Família: His most famous and unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona.

Noun

1. Spanish architect who was a leading exponent of art nouveau in Europe (1852-1926)