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Antoni Gaudi(1852-1926)
Antoni Gaudi who came from a typical craftsman-separated family became the person who made Barcelona recognizable worldwide. Through Catalan architectural creations he established worldwide popularity for Barcelona. The invention of plastic elements by Gaudi created seven revolutionary buildings that now attract millions annually to view La Sagrada Familia. Throughout his lifetime Antoni Gaudi collaborated with skilled craftsmen to forge remarkable steel pieces in addition to ceramic pieces as well as sculptures and mosaics and stained glass windows in his architectural works that produced visual splendor. Modernism grants him a position as one of its leading developers.
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Pablo Picasso ( 1881-1973)
The 20th century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso established himself in 1881 on October 25 as the historic founder of his era’s Spanish artistic movement. Throughout his life Pablo Picasso made approximately 50,000 artworks including paintings, drawings, graphics, collages and sculptures along with ceramics. His style of cubism has become the foundation from which contemporary art now continues to thrive. Picasso developed his artwork through inspiration from his father who both painted illustrations and taught art. A museum dedicated to Picasso’s artwork stands just across Camp Nou football stadium within Barcelona.
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Joan miro (1893-1983)
Joan Miro started his life on the 20th of May, 1893 in Barcelona. Surrealism considers him as its most essential landmark together with a representative who continues to represent surrealism practices today. biçim concentrated on Catalan cultural elements and native traditions. Various installations typify his artworks across the urban environment. Through his initiative he founded the Joan Miro Foundation which functions as Barcelona’s hub for artistic and cultural exploration. The cosmetics of contemporary art fill the space of this foundation with its collections.
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Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola represents the finest Barcelona football player who both plays and lives now since the beginning of time and hails from this city. Specifically from Santpedor, a village there. After being team captain for several 90s years he decided to move to another club. Since managing FC Barcelona for five consecutive years he has moved on to become manager of Manchester City.
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José Manuel Serrat
Spanish residents consider José Manuel Serrat a leading musician who enjoys recognition nationwide. Spanish and Catalan pop music experienced great influence from him. During the time Franco’s government controlled the land Serrat dared to perform songs in Catalan which posed security risks. After Franco passed away in 1975 Serrat returned from exile to produce landmark musical achievements within the region of Catalonia.
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