Matteo Carnelivari

Matteo Carnilivari or Carnelivari was an Italian architect active mainly from 1487 to 1493 in Palermo, Sicily.

Biography

The notable architect of 15th-century Sicily is known for works that show the influences of International Gothic with Norman-Swabian motifs influenced by Catalan art and of the new Renaissance style.

Among his main works are two palaces in Palermo: the Palazzo Abatellis built 1487 - 1493 with a medieval side-tower and the Palazzo Aiutamicristo built 1490 - 1495 with its Spanish-style courtyard. The design of the church of Santa Maria della Catena has been attributed to him by its similarities with his other designs.

Designs

• Castello Chiaromontano or castello dell'Emiro (1487-1488) in Misilmeri, owned by Guglielmo Ajutamicristo.
• Madonna della Vittoria church: rebuilt in 1488, and now part of the Oratorio dei Bianchi complex.
• Regia Cancelleria (1489) head of completion works.
• Palazzo of the baron of Sant'Angelo Muxaro (1490) in Agrigento.
• Castello Vvevo (1494) in Augusta, Italy, headed restoration works

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