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Domenico Piò

Domenico Piò (1715-1801) was an Italian sculptor, active in Bologna in a late-Rococo style.

Angelo and Domenico Piò, decorations in the church of Sant'Agostino, Imola. Photo by Paolo Monti, 1975.
Detail of a sculpture in the church of Santa Maria delle Muratelle, Bologna. Photo by Paolo Monti, 1975.

Biography edit

He was born in Bologna and learned his trade and style from working with his father, Angelo Piò. He became secretary of the Accademia Clementina.[1] Among Domenico's pupils was Gaetano Pignoni.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Pitture scolture ed architetture delle chiese luoghi pubblici, palazzi, e case della citta di Bologna, e suoi subborghi, by Carlo Cesare Malvasia, page 541.
  2. ^ Malvasia page 540.
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