Not only was Gaudi hit by a bus, but because he didn’t have ID on him and looked a bit disheveled, the cops on the scene thought he was a vagrant so didn’t bother calling an ambulance. When they eventually took him to a hospital, he got really garbage care – again because they thought he was poor rather than a famous architect. By the time they figured out who he was, he was in such bad shape that he couldn’t pull through. Yes, I got this from Wikipedia, but the story is well worth knowing.
“Futuristic” is a obviously a valid description.Most wonderfully innovative things are only appreciated in “the Future”.Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring is a great example. Even 1960s music can qualify, it was often radically innovative to the conservative ears, but now considered staple and obvious.Such is a lot of art.Mind you, I also consider a lot of architecture as pompous, and time is not always kind.
@MirandaN @Burgundy2Don’t jump to conclusions. According to Merriam-Webster, the adjective “Gaudy” was first used in 1582 AD in England. It’s resemblance to the name of the architect Gaudi is pure chance.
RandomPainterGirl over 12 years ago
Perfect
palepink Premium Member over 12 years ago
You know, watching an ant in a park in Barcelona sounds like a pretty wonderful way to invest a part of life.
Phatts over 12 years ago
… to quote W.C. Fields, at least it’s not Philadelphia …
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
palepink — agreed!
pschearer Premium Member over 12 years ago
Do a Google Images on “gaudi” and see if you find any of that grotesqueness “futuristic”.
cdward over 12 years ago
Not only was Gaudi hit by a bus, but because he didn’t have ID on him and looked a bit disheveled, the cops on the scene thought he was a vagrant so didn’t bother calling an ambulance. When they eventually took him to a hospital, he got really garbage care – again because they thought he was poor rather than a famous architect. By the time they figured out who he was, he was in such bad shape that he couldn’t pull through. Yes, I got this from Wikipedia, but the story is well worth knowing.
Ottodesu over 12 years ago
“Futuristic” is a obviously a valid description.Most wonderfully innovative things are only appreciated in “the Future”.Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring is a great example. Even 1960s music can qualify, it was often radically innovative to the conservative ears, but now considered staple and obvious.Such is a lot of art.Mind you, I also consider a lot of architecture as pompous, and time is not always kind.
MirandaN over 12 years ago
Is that where the term gaudy came from? Not that the buildings are amazing, but they are very showy and extravagant.
DonMaass over 12 years ago
There is meaning in things big and small, as Lila knows—uh, perhaps.
pstampfel Premium Member over 12 years ago
i had always heard he was hit by a tram (streecar). my favorite architect of all time.
Steveh16 over 12 years ago
Buildings are like any other art work. You appreciate what you like and if you don’t like it don’t buy it… =p
rhmaustin over 12 years ago
@MirandaN @Burgundy2Don’t jump to conclusions. According to Merriam-Webster, the adjective “Gaudy” was first used in 1582 AD in England. It’s resemblance to the name of the architect Gaudi is pure chance.
Kvasir42 Premium Member over 12 years ago
Richard Feynman got absorbed watching ants in his office that he found a way to train them (sort of). Not that I’m saying Lila is Feynman.