Gaudí & Modernism- a Story!
Living in Barcelona with my Spanish wife and son for 12 years and with more than 5 years of experience as a guide, I love to share my passion for the history, art, architecture and culture of the city. As an actor and narrator I will help you bring to life the city's past and present: the bloody battles, the myths, the legends, the characters. However, all with a touch of humour!
Pickup
Outside Apple store.
Description
The story of Gaudí and Modernisme.
A story that starts in the 19th century. A story of industrial change; a city's expansion; new, revolutionary political philosophies; a new artistic movement; and the life of it's greatest architectural giant - Antoni Gaudí
Meeting at the ideal starting point outside the Apple store on Passaig de Gracia we delve into Modernism's themes and how they were shown on their buildings: the Casa Battló, Casa Milá, and other houses as well. How the social, cultural and political forces literally shaped the physical appearances of these stunning buildings. We'll also see stories of flamboyant, on the make property developers; tobacco planters on ego trips; a surgeon with a (possible) inferiority complex; families outdoing each other. And dragons. Lots of dragons!
You'll hear of Gaudí: his personality,habits, ideas, methods, and…. what he had for lunch!
Then after a short 2 stop metro journey, we'll arrive at his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, with an explanation of this unique, beguiling church!
So, on the Gaudí and Modernism: a Story! tour, as a professional actor I will try and weave my story telling skills with my passion for history, connecting all these strands together and hopefully connecting you as well to this phenomenal time.
Thanks and hopefully see you on the tour. Patrick