My Hisory of Catalunya and Spain through the arts we recently went on an excursion to two of architect Antonio Gauid's most famous works: Casa Batllo and La Pededra. Both of these were designed by Gaudi for the bourgeoisie of Barcelona. The style of architecture known as Modernisme (1890-1910) was a response to the urbanization and industrialization experienced by Barcelona in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Therefore the architecture consists of whimsical, curved lines along with themes of nature.
Antonio Gaudi is by far the most famous Modernisme architects. In the first house Casa Batllo the story of Saint George and the dragon is illustrated. The roof looks like green/blue scales of the dragon. The balconies better seen in the second picture look like eyes representing the princesses the dragon has already eaten.
The second house is known as La Pededra or "The Rock" because of the material used which makes it look just like a big rock. On the top of the house the words Maria Llena de Gracia, "Mary Full of Grace" is engraved in the stone.
Enjoy the pics!
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Up-close at Casa Batllo.
Outside shot of Casa Batllo.
La Pededra.
Inside the center of La Pededra.
Rooftop of La Pededra.
Chimneys on roof of La Pededra.
Rumor has it that George Lucas used these as inspiration for Star Wars stormtroopers.
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