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Antoni
Gaudí (1906-1910), was at the forefront of a new generation
of inventive "Modernistas" architects, or Catalan modernists.
Inspired by Art Nouveau, these "Modernism" buildings are
characterized by sinuous, flowing lines, decorative artistry and adventurous
combinations of materials like tile, glass, brick, iron and steel.
Nicknamed
"La Pedrera" ("The Stone Quarry"), Gaudí
's Casa Mila is considered a masterpiece
of Modernism. Situated in the L'Eixample (The Enlargement) district,
it is surrounded by other works of the Modernistas, including buildings
by Lluis Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923) and Josep Puig i Cadafalch
(1867-1957).
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