Barcelona Photoblog

September 02, 2007

Door Ironwork at Casa Mila or La Pedrera

Door Ironwork at Casa Mila or La Pedrera

This is a frontal view of the fabulous ironwork door at Casa Mila aka La Pedrera by Gaudi.

Check this great link: Iron and Metals in the Works of Gaudi

September 01, 2007

Nativity Façade: Herod's Soldier Slaying Baby

Nativity Façade: Soldier Slaying Baby

This sculptoric group or scene on the Nativity Façade at La Sagrada Familia is by far one of the most sinister and dramatic representations I have ever seen in sculpture: Herod's soldiers at Bethlehem are sent to kill all boys under the age of 2.

August 31, 2007

Turtle Holding Pillar at Sagrada Familia

Turtle Holding Pillar at Sagrada Familia [enlarge]

One of the pillars holding part of the Nativity Façade where you can appreciate this turtle, one of the many animals that adorn La Sagrada Familia. Remember natural elements such as plants or animals were a leitmotif in Catalan Art Nouveau, especially in the works of Gaudi.
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