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01-SEP-2013

The Market Place

In 1899, just one year before starting upon the adventure of urbanizing the Muntanya Pelada, Gaudí alowed himself one last historicist homage, this time to Baroque Art, with the construction of Casa Calvet´s façade, in Barcelona.In contrast, not even one trace of influence of classical art can be found in the architet´s work, except for Park Güell´s market place, whose doric columns clearly show Greek inspiration. Scholars point out that this exception to the rule came about on the park developer Eusebi Güell´s insistence, that he wanted his urbanization to emulate the Hellenic Ideals of harmony and equilibrium that were embodied in the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, one of the park´s great symbolic references.

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Irene Wehrli27-Sep-2013 09:20
How wonderful this artwork inmidst these greenery...
Irene
Frank Tran26-Sep-2013 14:08
Great composition! V+
Dennis Hoyne26-Sep-2013 02:45
The unique architecture and beauty of this place is unlike anything I've seen, thanks for sharing this with us.
Clarence King26-Sep-2013 02:39
What an architect Gaudi was. this series is extremely fascinating. Fine capture and POV. v
woody3426-Sep-2013 02:38
Superb capture of this well researched building.Beautifully positioned shot with the greenery in the foreground...V
Hank Vander Velde26-Sep-2013 01:25
Nice image with a good low-angle POV Jose.
Guest 26-Sep-2013 00:42
Beautiful site! V
Gill Kopy26-Sep-2013 00:36
Neat ! Gaudi's interpretation of doric columns ! Very nicely captured here Jose V
laine25-Sep-2013 23:32
More unusual and lovely sights
Stephanie25-Sep-2013 23:16
Wonderful view of the Market Place Jose! V
Kim25-Sep-2013 21:48
Very nice composition Jose! V
Martin Lamoon25-Sep-2013 20:34
Magnificent composition of the great tree lined building. v
Fletcher Wildlife Garden25-Sep-2013 20:23
Astonishing building! What an imagination Gaudi had. Superb shot of this reinterpretation of a classical temple. V
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