Wherever you look in Antoni Gaudi's architecture, you'll find curves. Tiny Juliet balconies resembling eye masks and egg-shaped window encasements at Casa Batlo in Barcelona are typical of his style.
Carved - and curved - oak frames enhance stained glass windows looking out onto Passeig de Gracia.
Curved stairs leading to the roof at Casa Batlo.
Similar curves are found in this stairwell at la Sagrada de Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A curved oak staircase at Casa Batlo.
An Art Nouveau pewter tea set and mirrored and marble-topped oak dresser at La Pedrera, Barcelona.
Even this vertical design at la Sagrada de Familia features pillowy curves. It is similar to the wall of stained glass windows (below).
Note the curved exterior design and rooftop of this residence, next door to Casa Batlo. Its exterior bears influences like La Pedrera (a miniature model below).
Of course, la Sagrada de Familia - after more than a century, still under construction - is interwoven with sinuous lines and curves. Its exterior also features curving lines.
One day I will make it to Barcelona to see these for myself.
In the meantime, I shall enjoy your beautiful photos...
Posted by: Leonie Wise | 30 July 2011 at 07:33
How I ADORE Gaudi! and am so happy that I have EXPERIENCED most of these treasures!
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | 27 July 2011 at 17:09
Such a visionary! Beautiful pictures Tara!
-Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | 26 July 2011 at 18:13
The next best thing to seeing these incredible works of art in person are your photos, Tara.
Posted by: Mary H. | 26 July 2011 at 14:06
Gaudi's works always fascinate me. :) Nice photos!
Posted by: gracey | 26 July 2011 at 07:49
Why oh why we didn't stop at La Pedrera on the way to La Sagrada de Familia I just don't know. The outside was so beautiful and loved visiting La Sagrada de Familia. Even in it's unfinished state, it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your pictures and taking me down memory lane. I just loved visiting Barcelona.
Posted by: Marilyn | 25 July 2011 at 23:05
Oh, thank you thank you for these amazing views. We've been wanting for two years now to go to Barcelona. Guess WHY? I want a Gaudi Afternoon...
Posted by: Chris | 25 July 2011 at 20:18