Impact of the Gaudi's theories and writings on his work

Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Spanish Catalan architect and is often regarded as figurehead of Catalan Modernism. Some people have seen work of Gaudi as that of just another primarily Catalan modernisme architect, employing organic or natural forms, curved or undulating lines, reclaimed materials, ceramic bricks, trencadís mosaics,etc. However,there are many reasons why Gaudí should be considered separately from the general theme of modernisme,since his genius rose far above what has been reduced to merely stylistic and ornamental tendencies. The book seeks to contribute to the shaping of an overall ¿ not necessarily absolute ¿ Gaudian vision of what manifests itself as an architectural or design action. In light of this and for the sake of synthesis, it was decided to define certain aspects capable of reflecting the realm, characteristic and impact of architecture, geometry or craft influenced by Gaudian theories and writings.