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Chiesa Del Purgatorio, Canicattì
The Chiesa del Purgatorio is a Rococo architecture, Rococo-style, Roman Catholic church located on Piazza IV Novembre in the town of Canicattì, province of Agrigento, region of Sicily, Italy. History The site was occupied until 1798 by a prison. Construction of the church, or oratory, was patronized by Baron Gaetano Adamo and his brother Carlo; and construction was pursued from 1803 until 1806, when it was consecrated by the Bishop of Agrigento. Until 1880, it was occupied by the Confraternity del ''Purgatorio''. The façade is framed by pilasters and cornices of sandstone. The tympanum is crowned with decorative acroterion, acroterial pyxes or urns. In the center is an oval window, surmounted by a medallion with a bas relief showing ''Souls in Purgatory'' (1804) by Vincenzo Spinoso. Adjacent is a belltower embedded in a structure with a façade with niches and a statue. The interior single nave is covered by a barrel vault. Many of the artworks are derived from other churches. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rococo Architecture
Rococo (, also ), less commonly Roccoco or Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted moulding, and ''trompe-l'œil'' frescoes to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. It is often described as the final expression of the Baroque art, Baroque movement. The Rococo style began in France in the 1730s as a reaction against the more formal and geometric Louis XIV style. It was known as the "style Rocaille", or "Rocaille style". It soon spread to other parts of Europe, particularly northern Italy, Austria, southern Germany, Central Europe and Russia. It also came to influence the other arts, particularly sculpture, furniture, silverware, glassware, painting, music, and theatre. Although originally a secular style primarily used for interiors of private residences, the Rococo had a spiritual aspect to it which led to its wide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
