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Modernism in Valencia The term “modernism” was used to describe an artistic movement in Europe at the end of the XIX century. It is also called “Art Nouveau” which means “new art” in French. All over Europe it was called in different ways, in Italy for example was known as Futurism. Spain is a model of modernism because all the influence that they have made in Europe. Some of the top architects are Gaudí, Montanerfu and Puig I Cadafat. The influence that Barcelona had on Valencia is visible in the characteristics of the buildings there. Some of the main characteristics of Art Nouveau in architecture are: the hyperbolas and parabolas in windows, arches, and doors. The use of material was varied making buildings of stone, ceramics, and forged iron. The ornamentation was exuberant, and it blended organic vegetable forms of international modernism. The Art Nouveau is present in many buildings located in Valencia. In Valencia the main railway station “Estación del norte” is a Modern piece. In the interior of this station we can see the ceramic work as decoration. In this building we can also recognize elements from the gothic style like the towers on the top. Gaudí personal style was focused on the organic style inspired by nature. He took several structural and ornamental solutions from Nazarí and Mudéjam art, he used the structure with limitless space, and he created the feeling of open space by enclosing it with barriers. His modernism was inspired by historic architecture. He used older styles to represent the regeneration that allowed the bourgeoisie to identify with values they regarded as their cultural roots. Some characteristics of his work are: anticlassical language inherited from Romanticism, determined connection of architecture with art and artistic work (ornament), use of new materials, strong sense of optimism and faith in progress that produced an emphatic art, etc. In Valencia the Gaudí style is present in many buildings; the use of elements in stone, the tiles used as mosaic veneer or undulated surfaces. Some of the building examples of modernism are the Market of Colon, the Ortega House, Ferrer House, Punt de Gantxo House, Central Market, etc. http://clear.msu.edu/viewpoint/viewAudio.php?_ID=_t_2878_1352860319