June 20, 2007: I wanted to write a little about one of the greatest artist of Spain, Antonio Gaudi. Gaudi produced the Sagrada Familia and Parque Guell which are both located in the Spanish city of Barcelona. The Sagrada Familia is an amazing gothic cathedral that has been under construction for over 100 years and still is 100 years away from being compleated. If I has to put this work of art in one word, then I would have to say…circus. The architecture of this enormous structure seems to go everywhere, with pillars, and intertwining arches of all sizes.
Gaudi also produced the Parque Guell, which sits high above Barcelona. This park is filled with beautiful landscape and gorgeous mosaics everywhere you look. The view from the top of the park is breathtaking. You can see a panoramic view of the enitre city.
After viewing both the Sagrada Familia and Parque Guell, I though to myself that Gaudi did not at all break the artistic traditions of Spain. In fact. I believe he added beauty and a sense of mystery to the city.
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