Palazzo delle Esposizioni
Encyclopedia
The Palazzo delle Esposizioni is a neoclassical
exhibition hall, cultural center
and museum
on Via Nazionale
in Rome
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Designed by Pio Piacentini
, it opened in 1883. It has housed several exhibitions (e.g. Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista, Mostra Augustea della Romanità), and was temporarily modified during the fascist era due to its style being thought to be out of step with the times.
It has a 139 seat cinema, a 90 seat auditorium, a cafe, a large 240 person restaurant, a library and a multi-functional room known as the Forum.
Neoclassicism
Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome...
exhibition hall, cultural center
Cultural center
A cultural center or cultural centre is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run...
and museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
on Via Nazionale
Via Nazionale (Rome)
Via Nazionale is a street in Rome from Piazza della Repubblica leading towards Piazza Venezia.Already begun as via Pia, named in honour of Pius IX, who had wanted to connect Stazione Termini to the city-centre, the street was completed at the end of the 19th century through the ambition of several...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
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Designed by Pio Piacentini
Pio Piacentini
Pio Piacentini was an Italian architect, the father of Marcello Piacentini. He is best known for his Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.-Life:He was born in Rome and trained in the Academy of St. Luke....
, it opened in 1883. It has housed several exhibitions (e.g. Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista, Mostra Augustea della Romanità), and was temporarily modified during the fascist era due to its style being thought to be out of step with the times.
It has a 139 seat cinema, a 90 seat auditorium, a cafe, a large 240 person restaurant, a library and a multi-functional room known as the Forum.
Main exhibitions
- Esposizione delle Belle Arti del 1883.
- Exhibition on Garibaldi (1932)
- Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista (1932–1934)
- Mostra Augustea della Romanità (1937)
- Quadriennale di Roma (1st - 4th, 6th - 10th, 12th, 13th and 15th15th Rome QuadriennaleThe 15th Rome Quadriennale or XV Rome Quadriennale is an Italian art exhibition held between 19 June and 14 September 2008 at its historical site, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni of Rome, Italy.The exhibition has no thematic restrictions and originates with the aim of...
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