"Art has spoken many more languages than man himself has ever created." - Davide Sallustio, Italian writer and journalist
Treasures of Bergamo: Giacomo Carrara, the patron from Bergamo
Treasures of Bergamo - L'Carrara Academy of Bergamo was founded in 1794 at the behest of the Count Giacomo Carrara and in the course of history was enriched with paintings, sculptures and artefacts thanks to donations from locals interested in preserving the goods contained within. Historians, senators and men of culture such as Lochis, Zeri and Morelli transformed this building into a most admired and visited art galleries in Lombardy. After being closed for seven years, the time needed to renovate and expand the structure, the Accademia Carrara reopens in all its splendour in 2015. At last, the people of Bergamo and tourists can visit the immense civic collection that is the fruit of artistic talent and human creativity.
Treasures of Bergamo: the academy, museum and art gallery
What is presented before our eyes is a modern and innovative structureon three floors. The Accademia Carrara is able to satisfy the curiosity of its visitors, especially foreign tourists who are eager to admire Italian works.
Indeed, are more than 600 works spanning different artistic movements and historical periods (from the 15th century to the present day). These precious masterpieces belong to the greatest Italian and European artists such as Titian, Rubens, Lotto, Botticelli, Raphael, Moroni, Mantegna and Pisanello. The proposed thematic itineraries provide the visitor with a cultural and conceptual journey differentiated according to age and personal interests.
Treasures of Bergamo: art for all
In this sense, the Carrara Foundation has set itself the goal of integrating the community and the art world. The aim is to make artistic genius known in its many forms, to connect fantasy and imagination with the concreteness and richness of the Bergamasque territory.
The art gallery therefore organises activities for children through laboratories and workshops designed to develop their natural artistic sensitivity. In addition, promotes conventions and conferences for young people and adults eager to explore both past and more contemporary art forms. After all, art is one of the few languages capable of shake the soul to the core and provide the necessary space for reflection, inventiveness and sharing.
If you plan to visit northern Italy, make a note of the treasures of Bergamo and its province. This could be the perfect opportunity to drop by an exhibition space where art is the real protagonist. A kind and welcoming hostess capable of moving you and leaving her mark. A place like the Accademia Carrara, where the reality of the Bergamo area is combined with ingenuity, skill and artistic passion.
To keep up to date with the latest news from theCarrara Academyvisit the official page: Home Carrara Academy Bergamo.
If, on the other hand, you want to know all museums in the cityPlease read this article: Museums in Bergamo
