Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia
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The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia (Spanish for Saint Charles Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Valencia) has been a Spanish
Art school
in Valencia since 1768.
, which was closed in 1759.
The institution was founded under the name Real Academia de las Tres Nobles Artes de San Carlos (Royal Academy of the three Noble Arts of Saint Charles) by decret of Charles III
from February 14, 1768, according to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
in Madrid
. The so-called "three noble arts" were painting
, sculpture
and architecture
. Until 1910 the academic training was rather practical, before the course offer was increased by essential theoretic and practical knowledge. By decret from July 24, 1913, the museum for painting and sculpture was subordinated to the academy.
The current president is Román de la Calle de la Calle.
Spain
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Art school
Art school
Art school is a general term for any educational institution with a primary focus on the visual arts, especially illustration, painting, photography, sculpture, and graphic design. The term applies to institutions with elementary, secondary, post-secondary or undergraduate, or graduate or...
in Valencia since 1768.
History
The institution is deemed to be the follow-on institution of the Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa BárbaraAcademia de Bellas Artes de Santa Bárbara
The Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa Bárbara was an art school located in the Spanish city of Valencia.The institution was founded dued to a decree of king Ferdinand VI of Spain from the year 1753. The school which was located in the University of Valencia building was named after Barbara of...
, which was closed in 1759.
The institution was founded under the name Real Academia de las Tres Nobles Artes de San Carlos (Royal Academy of the three Noble Arts of Saint Charles) by decret of Charles III
Charles III of Spain
Charles III was the King of Spain and the Spanish Indies from 1759 to 1788. He was the eldest son of Philip V of Spain and his second wife, the Princess Elisabeth Farnese...
from February 14, 1768, according to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando , located on the Calle de Alcalá in the heart of Madrid, currently functions as a museum and gallery....
in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
. The so-called "three noble arts" were painting
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
and architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
. Until 1910 the academic training was rather practical, before the course offer was increased by essential theoretic and practical knowledge. By decret from July 24, 1913, the museum for painting and sculpture was subordinated to the academy.
The current president is Román de la Calle de la Calle.
Alumni
- Enrique SimonetEnrique SimonetEnrique Simonet Lombardo was a Spanish painter.Enrique Simonet was born in Valencia and first studied at the Saint Charles Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Valencia....
(1866–1927) - Bernardo Ferrándiz BádenesBernardo Ferrándiz BádenesBernardo Ferrándiz Bádenes was a Spanish painter.Ferrándiz studied at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia, where he was student of Francisco Martínez, and later he visited to Paris, Madrid, Morocco and Rome...
- Ignacio Pinazo CamarlenchIgnacio Pinazo CamarlenchIgnacio Pinazo Camarlench was a Spanish painter, and one of the most prominent artists of Valencia from the end of the nineteenth century, working in the Impressionist style....
(1864-??) - Julio Benlloch (1893–1919)
- Jose Royo (1946-)