Abstract
Ekphrasis is a literary description of a work of art or architecture—a kind of over-the-top ode. The Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family, commonly known as La Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, Spain, has been under construction for 142 years and is expected to be completed by 2032. With its integral sculptures, soaring towers, and feats of engineering, Architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece is unlike any other church or cathedral in the world. Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the temple as a minor basilica in 2010. This article delves into La Sagrada Familia and aims to aid the reader in imaginatively exploring the basilica.
Recommended Citation
Henry, Rachel. 2024. Namesake: An Ekphrasis on La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. Obsculta 17, (1) : 204-211. https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/obsculta/vol17/iss1/25.
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