Antoni Gaudí (Reus, 1852 – Barcelona, 1926) is one of the essential figures of modernist architecture.
In a time of industrial and social transformation in Barcelona, Gaudí was the most emblematic architect. Among his most acclaimed works are the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Park Güell and Casa Milà.
Famous quotes by Antoni Gaudí
His genius helped build a city like Barcelona, cosmopolitan and open to the world like few others. In this article We are going to review some of his most famous phrases and reflections
1. The architect is the synthetic man, the one who is capable of seeing things as a whole before they are made
One of the qualities of a great architect.
2. The architect of the future will be based on the imitation of nature, because it is the most rational, durable and economical of all methods
Buildings based on the shapes of nature? Gaudí already foresaw this at the beginning of the 20th century.
3. Beauty is the radiance of Truth
A magnificent reflection of the genius of Catalan modernism.
4. They asked me why I made inclined columns, to which I answered: “For the same reason that a tired walker, when stopping, props himself up with his inclined cane, since if he placed it vertically he would not rest.”
One of Gaudí’s maxims was to emulate natural forms in his architectural works.
5. My ideas are of indisputable logic; The only thing that makes me doubt is that they have not been applied previously
It may seem strange that being a pioneer in a discipline means that no one has managed to think the same way before.
6. The artist must be a monk, not a brother
What is the mind of an artist like? Gaudí perceived it this way.
7. Architecture is the first plastic art; sculpture and painting need the first. All its excellence comes from light. Architecture is the organization of light
Antoni Gaudí’s vision of architecture is reflected in this famous quote.
8. My great friends are dead; I have no family, no clients, no fortune, or anything. This way I can give myself totally to the Temple (Holy Family)
An unfortunate life allowed him to concentrate all his efforts on raising the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona’s Eixample.
9. I never find anything in books, and when I find something, it’s wrong.
A pessimistic view of literature.
10. The most important requirement for an object to be considered beautiful is that it fulfills the purpose for which it was conceived.
Pragmatism, according to Gaudí, was the pristine form of beauty.
11. Originality consists of returning to the origin; So, original is that which returns to the simplicity of the first solutions.
A reflection that once again alludes to nature.
12. You have to eat and sleep just enough to survive
It is often said that, in the last years of his life, Gaudí lived in total austerity, practically like a beggar.
13. Glory is the light, light gives joy and joy is the joy of the spirit
Another famous phrase by Gaudí dedicated to light.
14. Language is the exact expression of thought and this is only achieved with one’s own language, which does it in a perfect way
On this occasion, the Catalan architect talks to us about language and communication.
15. One of the most beautiful things in life is comfortable work
When you love what you do, well-being does not stop accompanying you.
16. You have studied and are surprised not to understand what I do; And I, who have also studied, still study and work non-stop
An ode to effort and persistence.
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