Carlo Scarpa (1906 - 1978)
1906-06-02Venice, Italy1978-11-26Sendai, JapanItaly, Japan
Carlo Scarpa
Carlo Scarpa was an Italian architect, influenced by the materials, landscape and the history of Venetian culture, and by Japan. Scarpa translated his interests in history, regionalism, invention, and the techniques of the artist and craftsman into ingenious glass and furniture design.
Date and place of birt: | 2 june 1906, Venice, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 26 november 1978, Sendai, Japan |
Nationality: | Italy, Japan |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Designer, Scientist |
Art style: | Post War Art |
Medium: | Glass |