Ernesto Basile | |
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 Ernesto Basile | |
| Born | 31 January 1857 |
| Died | 26 August 1932 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Architecture |
| Notable work | Teatro Massimo, Palazzo Montecitorio |
| Movement | Art Nouveau |
Ernesto Basile (31 January 1857 – 26 August 1932, in Palermo) was an Italian architect and an exponent of modernisme and Liberty style, the Italian variant of Art Nouveau. His style was known for its eclectic fusion of ancient, medieval and modern elements.[1]
- ^ Terry Kirk (2005), The architecture of modern Italy, Princeton Architectural Press, ISBN 1-56898-438-3