Antonio Gaudi was a Spanish architect born in 1852 in Reus, Spain. He studied architecture in Barcelona and is known for his unique floral style. Some of his most famous works include Barcelona's Cathedral, the Güell Palace and Estate, and La Sagrada Familia church. Gaudi spent much of his career designing buildings in Barcelona and worked to change the design of the Cathedral during its construction. He died in 1926 at the age of 74 while still working on La Sagrada Familia.

1. ANTONIO GAUDI
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background
Information
Significant
Events
Schooling
Style
of art
Works
of Art
Websites

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
 He
was born in Rues, Spain on June 25,
1852.
 Was the son of a coppersmith.
 Had a deep interest in Architecture at a
young age.
 Moved to Barcelona, Spain.
 Died June 10, 1926 at age 74.
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4. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
 Studies
were interrupted by military
services.
 Was offered an opportunity to create the
design of Barcelona’s Cathedral.
 During construction he changed the
complete design.
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5. SCHOOLING
 Moved
to Barcelona, Spain for architectural
schooling.
 Studied at Provincial School of Architecture.
 Graduated in 1876 from the Provincial
School of Architecture.
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6. STYLE OF ART
Antonio Gaudi’s style of art is floral.
 He also uses reptilian prints and floral tiles.
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7. WORKS OF ART
Barcelona’s Cathedral
 Güell Palace and Estate
 The Salamander
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8. WEBSITES
http://www.biography.com/people/antonigaud%C3%AD-40695
 http://www.casabatllo.es/en/history/antonigaudi/introduction/
 http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/226989
/Antoni-Gaudi
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