Roberto Longhi
Roberto Longhi was an Italian art historian, university teacher, journalist and film director (1890–1970). He was born in Alba and died in Florence.
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Roberto Longhi
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- Born
- 1890. · Alba.
- Died
- 1970. · Florence.
- Nationality
- Italy and Kingdom of Italy.
- Occupation
- art historian, university teacher, journalist and film director.
- Education
- University of Turin.
- Teachers
- Pietro Toesca.
- Honours
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
- Languages
- Italian.
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Roberto Longhi was an Italian art historian, university teacher, journalist and film director (1890–1970). He was born in Alba and died in Florence.
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Roberto Longhi studied at University of Turin. Training under Pietro Toesca is recorded. Alfa Castaldi, Evelina Borea and Mina Gregori are recorded as having studied under Roberto Longhi. The recorded working language is Italian. Places of work recorded in the authority are Bologna and Florence. Employment is recorded with University of Bologna and University of Florence. Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
He was employed by University of Bologna and University of Florence. He belonged to Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten, Accademia della Crusca and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. He worked at Bologna and Florence.
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1890
Roberto Longhi born at Alba.
1970
Roberto Longhi died at Florence.
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Roberto Longhi studied at University of Turin. He trained under Pietro Toesca. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
The authorities additionally record the heading Roberto Longi. His recorded language was Italian. He married Anna Banti. Recorded as art historian, university teacher, journalist and film director.
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