This reptile figure is a well known piece by Gaudi in the public park that he designed in Barcelona. As is evident, he was not hesitant to utilize color and was an extremely artistic architect – not only that, but he was an early recycler, covering this creature in ceramics and often using already broken materials to achieve similar effects. His ability to mastermind massive projects while still attending so minutely to the smallest details is truly impressive and perhaps one of the many reasons he has risen to well-deserved fame. These details lend charm to what otherwise might be overwhelming project because viewers can focus in and find the quirky additions.
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