antonio gaudi
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Definition
- 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
- Spanish architect who was a leading exponent of art nouveau in Europe (1852-1926)