Week 2: Modernisme Unveiled - Tracing Barcelona's Architectural Evolution from Industrial Roots to Gaudi's Masterpieces
Presentation
Around 1900, Modernisme represented the desire for modernization in Catalan culture as a whole. Architecture, the plastic arts, music and literature played a decisive role in this project. This course will examine the work of the main architects and designers of Catalonia during the times of the Art Nouveau style. Special attention will be paid to the Modernista ones, that is, to Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. A session will ne also dedicated to the urban transformation of the city due to the Olympic Games of 1992.
Program
8 July 2024. Session 1: The origins of Modernisme
Understanding the historical context and influence of the Industrial Revolution, the Catalan Renaixença and the Eixample.
9 July 2024. Session 2: Life and works of Gaudí.
In-depth exploration of Antoni Gaudí's innovative architectural contributions.
10 July 2024. Session 3: Other important Catalan modernist architects.
Highlighting the works of Lluís Domènech i Muntaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
11 July 2024. Session 4: The transformation of Barcelona after the Olympic Games and Smart Cities
Case study on Barcelona urban planning from 1992 to the present.
12 July 2024. Session 5: Field Study - Tour of Modernista Barcelona.
An outdoor tour of iconic places, including Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, Casa Lleó Morera and La Pedrera.