Enrico Del Debbio
Enrico Del Debbio
Place: Carrara
Born: 1891
Death: 1973
Biography:
Early Life and Education
Enrico Del Debbio, an Italian architect and university professor, was born in Carrara in 1891. He studied at the Fine Art Academy in his hometown, specializing in architecture. This foundation in art and design would later influence his architectural style.
Career Highlights
* In 1914, Del Debbio moved to Rome, where he won several architectural awards and began teaching at the Scuola Superiore di Architettura. * Throughout the 1920s, he held various positions in public institutions, including the organization of the Quadriennale Romana. * In 1931, Del Debbio became artistic-technical consultant for an exhibition celebrating the Decennal of the Fascist Revolution at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
Notable Works
* Enrico Del Debbio's design of the FIAT palace in Via Calabria, Rome (1923), showcased his ability to blend modern and classic elements. * His commission for the new Foro Mussolini (now known as Foro Italico) in 1927, a sport complex, demonstrated his skill in combining functionality with aesthetics. * The Stadio del Nuoto ('Swimming Stadium', 1956), another notable project, further solidified his reputation.
Legacy and Later Years
* Del Debbio's association with the fascist regime led to his works being seen as 'reactionary' during the 1970s. * However, a retrospective exhibition at the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna in Rome (2007) reevaluated his skills, highlighting his unique blend of classic and modern styles.
Selected Artworks by Enrico Del Debbio on Wikioo.org:
- Piano urbanistico e paesaggistico del Foro Mussolini (MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts, Rome, Italy, Charcoal)
- Casa Littoria al Foro Mussolini: assonometria generale della seconda soluzione (Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale. Collezione Farnesina, Rome, Italy, Drawing)
