Architecture is real poetry that has frozen. That is, architects are a kind of poets, creating a real masterpiece that will remain a legacy for future generations.
The authors of monuments, sculptures and unique buildings have a real talent for creating and creating masterpieces, using unique technologies and building materials, combining their technical and aesthetic properties.
Today we recall the 10 most famous architects during the existence of mankind.
10. Charles Barry
The great architect was born in England in 1795. At a young age, he decided to travel the world and started from India, gradually moving to the East through Greece, Syria and Egypt.
Inspired by the trips and the unique color of the countries visited, Barry returned to England and brought back some excellent developments that gave impetus to the new development of the country's architecture.
9. Filippo Brunelleschi
The famous Italian maestro lived during the Renaissance, which affected the direction of his creations. The ingenious architect created unique sculptures and reliefs, becoming one of the founders of the Renaissance trend in Italy.
Brunelleschi erected a huge octagonal dome of the cathedral, placed an arch on the facade of an educational home, created a dome centric composition in Old Sacristia, etc. Also, a brilliant architect worked on the construction of fortifications in Pisa.
Brunelleschi's work is characterized by a combination of grace and monumentality of creations.
8. Johann Fischer von Erlach
The son of the sculptor, Johann could not choose for himself another way, except to develop in architecture. He received an art education, and then took up the post of court architect of the Emperor of Hungary.
Erlach is considered a famous representative of Viennese Baroque. Among his works, the emperor’s summer residence, the Karlskirche church, as well as the Bohemian Court Chancellery, the National Library, Court Stables and many other architectural masterpieces are most famous.
7. Domenico Andrea Trezzini
The famous sovereign Peter I invited the Italian master Trezzini to take a unique historical post - the first architect of St. Petersburg. Projects Domenico gave birth to the summer house of the king, as well as the Neva Lavra and the fortress of Kronstadt.
The Italian was so keen on the work of his life that he left for Russia without a wife and children, leaving them to wait for him with honors at home. For the works of Trezzini he was awarded all sorts of privileges, and in memory of him a monument of the same name was erected in St. Petersburg.
6. Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli
St. Petersburg was helped not only by Trezzini, but also by the architect Rastrelli, by the way, also an Italian. An adherent of the Baroque style, the architect worked tirelessly, laying such unique buildings as the Grand Palace, Smolny Monastery, the Winter and Vorontsov Palaces, as well as the Catherine Palace.
In addition to the palaces, Rastrelli left wonderful projects and other structures - the royal residence, St. Andrew's Church in Kiev. At the sunset of his vibrant career, the Italian architect was awarded the title of Academician of Architecture.
5. Christopher Wren
The famous English architect went down in history thanks to the design of St. Paul's Cathedral in London and a number of local churches. Inspired by his acquaintance with the Italian master Bernini, Ren proceeded to create his own monumental structures (Sheldon Theater, buildings for Emmanuel College, etc.), as well as reconstruction after more than fifty parish churches after the fire.
In his work, Christopher was guided not only by baroque grace, but also by late Gothic elements. Among Ren's private orders, the construction of the Trinity College library was remembered. Ren was later elected the chief overseer of the royal buildings, erecting hospitals and replenishing complexes of English palaces.
4. Charles Garnier
Garnier was not only a famous architect, but also an art historian, versed in a wide variety of cultural styles. It is considered a representative of eclecticism, as well as one of the founders of the French style of "Boz ar."
For his life, Garnier embodied complex and most important projects, such as the Marigny Theater, Opera Garnier, as well as the well-known casino in Monte Carlo. After himself, the master left a series of books on the history of architecture for new generations. For his services to the country, the French architect received the highest award - the Order of the Legion of Honor.
3. Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini
The greatest creator of Bernini made a huge contribution to European art of the 17-18th century. Born in the family of the sculptor, Giovanni began to paint from childhood, and at adulthood he created his first sculptural group.
At court, he became a favorite of the Vatican, thanks to which he was given expensive church orders. For example, it was he who was called to build the Cathedral of St. Petra in Rome. Also an important creation is the ensemble of St. Petra, the sculpture "Ecstasy of St. Theresa", and according to the drawings fountains and buildings for various purposes in Rome were erected. Bernini designed the new facade of the Louvre, as well as a monument to Louis XIV.
2. Donato Bramante
According to the project of Bramante Bernini created the very Cathedral of St. Petra. Donato is one of the founders of the Renaissance in architecture. Under his leadership, a number of luxurious houses were created with amazing courtyards.
1. Antonio Gaudi
In the 70s of the 19th century, Gaudi moved to Barcelona to comprehend the intricacies of architectural creativity. In history, he remained as a designer and architect of the Park Guell, who had been upset for 14 years. Gaudi also led the construction of the temple of Sagrada Familia.
The famous Spanish architect departed from the trends of eclecticism and established himself in his own inimitable style with characteristic curved surfaces. Antonio is also considered the representative of Catalan modernism, combining two of his main passions in architecture: religion and nature.
Walking past the historical corners, we admire the monumental beauty, but so rarely are we interested in the biography of its creators. But for many centuries Baroque, Rococco, Renaissance and other cultural eras gave us talented architects worthy to be remembered.