About Giacomo Amato
Lived 1643 – 1732 (aged 89). Giacomo Amato was an Italian architect, known for Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo and Santa Teresa alla Kalsa.
Giacomo Amato (14 May 1643 in Palermo – 26 December 1732 in Palermo) was a Sicilian architect. He was a student of Carlo Fontana.
Member of the religious order of the Camillians and pupil of Paolo Amato and Carlo Rainaldi, he designed several scenographic Baroque churches in Palermo, like Santa Teresa alla Kalsa, Santa Maria della Pietà and San Mattia ai Crociferi; these are considered the masterpieces of Palermitan Baroque period. He also collaborated with Giacomo Serpotta in the designs of the Palermitan oratories of San Domenico and San Lorenzo.
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Italian architect (1643-1732)
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Giacomo Amato was born on 14 May 1643 in Palermo.
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Giacomo Amato died on 26 December 1732 in Palermo.
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Giacomo Amato was an architect.
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Giacomo Amato was known for Santa Maria della Pietà, Palermo and Santa Teresa alla Kalsa.
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Giacomo Amato was Italian.
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