Gaudi's Basílica de la Sagrada Família In-Person
An Art Talk With Prof. Dennis Raverty
Antonin Gaudi's Basílica de la Sagrada Família is the crowning jewel in the modern city of Barcelona. The church was left incomplete at the architect's death in 1928, but work was continued by others over the decades and the basilica finally opened to the public only in 2017. The elaborate sculptural program on the east facade depicts narratives surrounding the birth, childhood and adolescence of Jesus and were executed under the direct supervision of the artist. During the 1930s Spanish Civil War, however, anarchists fleeing the fascists destroyed all the drawings and models remaining in Gaudi's studio, making completion after the war challenging. This presentation will also examine the controversial work since 1945, including the expressionistic west facade and the breathtaking, light-filled interior.
- Date:
- Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Gold Hall
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Lifelong Learning