Catalan Modernisme

Catalan architecture with organic forms and ornamentation.

Overview

Catalan Modernisme, using brick and tile, features flowing forms and vibrant decoration, prominent in late 19th-early 20th century Catalonia.

Core Characteristics

• Organic, flowing forms.
• Ornate tilework.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Sagrada Família (Spain, 1882-present, Antoni Gaudí).
• Casa Batlló (Spain, 1906, Gaudí).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Artistic focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Art Nouveau: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Antoni Gaudí, it defines Catalan identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mosaic (technique), Organic Design (theory), Facade (element), Modernism (movement)