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Gaudí’s first built design (1883-8) was a summer house for Mañuel Vicens. What was included in the design as an advertisement for his business? |
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2.
The Palau Güell (1886-9) was Gaudí’s first work for his major patron, Eusebi Güell. Which region, dear to them both, does the building contains numerous references to? |
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At the College of Santa Teresa de Jesús (1888-9), Gaudí took over an existing project and built the upper floors of this (slightly) more sober building. Who was this building designed for? |
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Gaudí was heavily influenced by Gothic architecture when constructing the crypt of what was intended to be a church at the Güell Colony (1898-1917). Which usual feature of Gothic churches did he attach great importance to avoiding? |
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By the time Gaudí designed Bellesguard (1906-9), he had spent a great deal of time studying mediaeval architecture, and partly restoring Palma Cathedral. What was the main source for this dwelling? |
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Güell’s grandest project was for ‘Güell Park’ (1900-1914). Was it originally intended that anyone should live in the park? |
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One famed feature of Güell Park is the benches Gaudí designed. What form do they take? |
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At the Casa Batlló, Gaudí remodeled a first floor flat and the entire façade of the building. Which new material did he use to great effect on the front? |
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9.
The Casa Milá (1906-10) is known in Barcelona as ‘La Pedrera’, on account of its appearance. What is the English translation of ‘La Pedrera’? |
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10.
With increasing religious fervor, Gaudí spent the last forty-three years of his life working on the famous cathedral in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia. Which is the ornate transept shown in most photographs of the building? |
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