Niccolò Matas
Italian architect (1798–1872) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niccolò "Nicola" Matas (6 December 1798 – 11 March 1872)[1] was an Italian architect and professor. He is best known for being the architect of the 19th century Gothic Revival façade of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.[2][3] Matas was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, Florence (Italian: Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze).[1] He is one of the important architects in the history of the city of Florence.[1][4]
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Born | 6 December 1798 Ancona, Papal States (now Italy) |
Died | 11 March 1872 Florence, Italy |
Other names | Nicola Matas |
Education | Academy of Fine Arts, Rome, Academy of Fine Arts, Venice, Accademia di Belle Arti di Vicenza |
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