Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Adventure in Barcelona



Participants in the two-week Adventure in Barcelona Program this sem-break under the auspices of Institute for Foreign Study(IFS) will give participants a taste of Spanish art, architecture, cuisine and language.
While on this two-week immersion program, participants will contemplate the works of architect/designer Antoni Guadi and Salvador Dali as well. A visit to Figures, Dali's hometown, is a must.
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1928), architect and designer, is the most internationally prestigious figure in Spanish architecture.
His outstanding works include Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Palau Guell, Finca Miralles, Casa Batillo. Casa Mila "la Pedrera'', Casa Calvet, the lamposts for the city of Barcelona and Colegio teresiano, among others.
Gaudi collaborated with some of hte finest artisans of his time using materials such as wrought iron, ceramics, mosaics, furniture and many more, incorporating architectural elements in the construction process.

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