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Modernism: reference for excellence of the architecture of the time.



Modernism was an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19 th century. This term refers to innovation and forward-looking, and was assigned several names, including Art Nouveau, Modern Style, Liberty, and Modernism in Spain and Latin America.

This movement has an urban aesthetic and rejected the symmetrical patterns, therefore developed new architectural concepts based on nature, as organic and curved forms, new materials and decorative elements on the facades and structures.

In Spain, Modernism hit especially in the city of Valencia, where the greatest concentration modernist architecture that relates to the history and character of neo-Gothic buildings and the name of this movement, such as North Station, Ortega House; is the ideal place for those interested in this type of architecture.

A great architect role in this movement is Antoni Gaudí, which had an organic style, inspired by nature but without forgetting the previous styles, were a combination of tradition and innovation. His works include the Park Güell and Casa Mila.

Finally, Modernism is a trend that hit the world of art and architecture because it meant changing the classical forms by new and modern forms of which were related to natural forms, curves. That change is now accepted and appreciated worldwide because it is the reference for excellence for a student of architecture or a professional of this branch, is impressive as a movement that emerged in the 19th century is still causing influences on contemporary architecture, these legacies are those that enrich each day to the architecture.