PODCAST: The Father of Catalan Modernism - How Lluís Domènech i Montaner started a movement
The architect used decorative iron, colorful tile and flower motifs to create a lively atmosphere
Lluís Domènech i Montaner is best known for designing Barcelona’s famous Palau de la Música Catalana and the Sant Pau Hospital, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. But he was also a renowned professor, with big-name students like Antoni Gaudí, and a key figure in Catalan politics.
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This week marks a hundred years since his death on December 27, 1923. And to celebrate, we’ve talked to archivist Miquel Terreu, who gives us a tour of the Sant Pau Hospital, and historian Carles Saiz, who weighs in on Domènech i Montaner’s political side.
The Catalan phrase of the week is: "Alt com un Sant Pau," which translates literally to "Tall like Saint Paul," and is used when referring to a very tall person.
Presented by Lucía Benavides with Lea Beliaeva.
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