Giacomo Amato
Giacomo Amato (14 May 1643 in Palermo – 26 December 1732 in Palermo) was a Sicilian architect. He was a student of Carlo Fontana. Member of the religious order of the Camillians and pupil of Paolo Amato and Carlo Rainaldi, he designed several scenographic Baroque churches in Palermo, like Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, Santa Maria della Pietà and San Mattia ai Crociferi; these are considered the masterpieces of Palermitan Baroque period.
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Giacomo Amato
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- Name
- Giacomo Amato
- Born
- 14 May 1643
- Birthplace
- Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily
- Died
- 26 December 1732 (aged 89)
- Occupation
- architect
- Known for
- Santa Teresa alla Kalsa and Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo
- Nationality
- Italy
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Giacomo Amato (14 May 1643 in Palermo – 26 December 1732 in Palermo) was a Sicilian architect. He was a student of Carlo Fontana. Member of the religious order of the Camillians and pupil of Paolo Amato and Carlo Rainaldi, he designed several scenographic Baroque churches in Palermo, like Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, Santa Maria della Pietà and San Mattia ai Crociferi; these are considered the masterpieces of Palermitan Baroque period.
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He also collaborated with Giacomo Serpotta in the designs of the Palermitan oratories of San Domenico and San Lorenzo.
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• Name — Giacomo Amato • Born — 14 May 1643 • Birthplace — Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily • Died — 26 December 1732 (aged 89) • Place of death — Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily • Occupation — architect • Known for — Santa Teresa alla Kalsa and Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo
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