Gaudi Dragon Roof

The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur.

Gaudi dragon roof.

The roof is arched and scaled like the back of a dragon. A children s book inspired by antoni gaudí children s books inspired by famous artworks hardcover september 24 2019. The roofs of the buildings were for gaudi as if they were hats for people each of which reflects the individuality of its master the shape of the roof resembles the ridge of a dragon. Dragon roof of casa batlló terrace the centre of the universe of gaudi and the space facing the sky of barcelona.

While her nanny is sleeping young paloma hears a noise. Antoni gaudí casa batlló dragon roof detail 1904 1906 photo by bernard gagnon via wikimedia commons humility isn t the first word that comes to mind to describe the casa batlló. A dragon on the roof. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof where a dragon is perched.

But in a rather pretty way without fearsome overtones. Saint george is the patron saint of catalonia gaudí s home. Casa batlló is divine and operatic. Set in casa batllo one of antoni gaudi s most renowned buildings this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect s work inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way.

A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of centre terminating at the top in a turret and cross represents the lance of saint george patron saint of catalonia gaudí s home which has been plunged into the back of the dragon. Unafraid paloma reaches out to pet the dragon but he is ticklish and as he laughs he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof where a dragon is perched. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof.

The strange bone like facade commands your attention. Antoni gaudí designed the roof with the shape of the back of the large animal it is covered with ceramic scales ceramic in different shades symbolizing the blood shed of the victims. He also ordered a cross to crown the facade as if it were a sword alluding to when the noble knight saved the princess from the fearsome dragon. The dragon s roof top at casa batlló photo via facebook casabatllo seeing barcelona from the top of gaudí s masterpieces is a pretty unique experience and casa batlló s roof terrace assures a dreamlike journey accompanied by drinks live music fanciful art and awe inspiring sunset views over the city.