Antoni Gaudí Ceilings Photos

Antoni Gaudí, renowned architect of Barcelona, created a wide variety of ceilings. Because Gaudi worked with several tradesmen and craftsmen, it is difficult to say how much of each design is due to him, but it is fair to say he inspired the works. These original images by Jim Steinhart are arranged chronologically to help understand the evolution of Gaudi's thinking.

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Ceiling over carriage hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	First floor ceiling at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Ceiling over stairs on main floor at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Wooden screen dividing rear hall into parlor & dining areas at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.

Ceiling of rear hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Ceiling of intimates hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Ceiling in reception hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Ceiling details in reception hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.

Ceiling corner in reception hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Ceiling in central hall at Palau Güell. Barcelona, Spain.	Dining room ceiling textures at Casa Batlló. Barcelona, Spain.	Ceiling in Sagrada Familia above four Evangelists' columns. Barcelona, Spain.


See Also:	Antoni Gaudí, an Architectural Chronology in Photos