Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Antonio Gaudí: A Spanish architect from Catalonia, widely recognized as a leading figure of the Catalan Modernisme (Art Nouveau) movement. He is famous for his highly individualistic, organic, and sculptural architectural style.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Sagrada Família is the most famous work of Antonio Gaudí.
  • Antonio Gaudí's architecture is a major tourist attraction in Barcelona.
  • Many consider Antonio Gaudí a genius of organic design.

Advanced Usage

• "Gaudíesque" (adj): Describing something that resembles or is characteristic of Gaudí's architectural style, particularly its flowing, natural forms and intricate details.
  • The building's curving facade and colorful mosaics give it a distinctly Gaudíesque feel.

Variants and Related Words

• Gaudí: A common shortened form used to refer to the architect or his work.
  • We spent the day on a tour of Gaudí's masterpieces.

Synonyms

• Architect: A person who designs buildings. (This is the general category, not a direct synonym for the person.)
• Master builder: An old-fashioned term for a skilled architect or constructor.

Related Phrases

• Catalan Modernisme: The specific Art Nouveau movement in Catalonia with which Gaudí is associated.
• Organic architecture: A philosophy of architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world, a key principle in Gaudí's work.

Related Idioms

Noun

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