Modernisme is an art and literature movement associated with the search for Catalan national identity. The period associated with is was around 1888-1910 and is primarily connected with Catalonia and Barcelona. In the context of the rapid development and urban changes during the industrial revolution the Catalan elite – politicians, burgoiesie and rich entrepreneurial families – intensified their efforts to create their own national identity.
Modernisme is a similar movement like art nouveau or jugendstil. Typical elements are:
- the use of curves than straight lines
- dynamic shapes are preferred over static forms
- rich decoration with floral and other nature motifs
- materials such as ceramics, mosaic tiles and glass
Famous examples of Catalan modernism are of course the Sagrada Familia, Park Guëll, Casa Mila and Casa Batlló – all by Gaudí who became the most famous architect of his time. Other fantastic buldings are the Palau de la Musica and the Hospital of Sant Pau.
Here are some photos that we took from modernism sites in Barcelona and surroundings:
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Explore the perfect combination for your senses: enjoy a glass of cava together with fine chocolate. We had this wonderful experience in Sant Sadurni d´Anoia. A tour at the premises of a tradition, family run cava maker and premium cava tasting in their backyard. Afterwards we had this fantastic 4 course lunch menu in the best restaurant in the center of the town. And to round off the gourmet experience we visited Chocolatier Simon Coll and learned more about their 140 years of chocolate making art.
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From the Tibidabo mountain range you can enjoy amazing views over Barcelona.
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After a Thursday clubbing night in Vitoria it was finally Carnaval weekend! Late but ultimately we received our costumes. The event started already Friday at around 10pm but we needed to sleep a little bit and then hurried to the venue. It was already very busy with all the samba schools and groups getting prepared for their turns.
Remark 2018: Watch where we are – the proof from Brazilian television:
Friday afternoon we went to the Samba school of Vila Vilha do get our costumes for the carneval parade. The place was bustling with activity.
Barcelona is more than only a city. With the green massif of Collserola rising above the city, the Montjuic hill and the smaller Parque de Ciutadella it has very attractive green lungs.
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Having lost my blog from back then I discovered that a lot of entries still exist on Facebook. So here is what I have recollected:
Wednesday we spent a very hot day visiting the tourist sights of Rio.
View to the local airport: Santo Dumas
Gustavo rented a Camarote for all the visitors and his family. A Camarote is a sort of VIP lounge directly overlooking the Samba road where the carneval takes place.
