Lots of Chinese influence in the great master's works

Although Spanish master architect Antoni Gaudi never visited China, oriental elements are widely seen in buildings designed by the genius from Barcelona, experts said at the 2nd Gaudi World Congress in Shanghai in June.

Images of Chinese dragons and porcelain and ceramics seen in many of Gaudi's works and Gaudi's philosophy of naturalism are influenced by Chinese culture, says Pere Jordi Figuerola, a historian and expert on Gaudi.

The first Gaudi World Congress held in 2014 in Barcelona saw more than 500 scholars and experts from across the globe discuss the architect's life and work.