Gaudi sought out stimulus for his creations in
medieval books, Gothic art, oriental structures,
the Art Nouveau movement, and, of course,
the glory of nature, strongly influenced his
designs. His deep love of music, as well as
his interest in writers such as John Ruskin
who had said that “ornament is the origin of architecture,” also played a role in the growth
and development of Gaudi’s unmistakable artistic style. 

Gaudi’s other major influence was from French
architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, who elevated
an evolved form of Gothic architecture. He
went on to contrive highly original designs, irregular and fantastically intricate.

The combination of original design, notable
shaped stonework, and vibrant use of colors
in Gaudi’s work give the viewer a unique
visual experience.