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Palazzo Sormani, the Glossary

Palazzo Sormani (also known as Palazzo Sormani-Andreani or cà Sormana in Milanese dialect) is a historic building of Milan, Italy, and the seat of the central public library of Milan.^[1]

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21 relations: Agenore Fabbri, Allies of World War II, Baroque architecture, Benedetto Alfieri, Boar hunting, Cardinal (Catholic Church), Cesare Monti, Collection (museum), Commemorative plaque, Francesco Croce, Francesco Maria Richini, Italy, Leopoldo Pollack, Milan, Orpheus, Public library, Rococo, Strategic bombing during World War II, Stucco, World War II, Zone 1 of Milan.
Baroque architecture in Milan
Libraries in Milan

Agenore Fabbri

Agenore Fabbri (20 May 1911 – 7 November 1998) was an Italian sculptor and painter.

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Allies of World War II

The Allies, formally referred to as the United Nations from 1942, were an international military coalition formed during World War II (1939–1945) to oppose the Axis powers.

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Baroque architecture

Baroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in Italy in the early 17th century and gradually spread across Europe.

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Benedetto Alfieri from the treatise of "Leben des Vittorio Alfieri" Benedetto Innocenzo Alfieri (8 June 1699 - 9 December 1767) was an Italian architect, a representative of the late-Baroque or Rococo style.

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Boar hunting

Boar hunting is the practice of hunting wild boar, feral pigs, warthogs, and peccaries.

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Cardinal (Catholic Church)

A cardinal (Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae cardinalis) is a senior member of the clergy of the Catholic Church.

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Cesare Monti

Cesare Monti (5 May 1593 – 16 August 1650) was an Italian Cardinal who served as Latin Patriarch of Antioch and Archbishop of Milan.

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Collection (museum)

A museum is distinguished by a collection of often unique objects that forms the core of its activities for exhibitions, education, research, etc.

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Commemorative plaque

A commemorative plaque, or simply plaque, or in other places referred to as a historical marker, historic marker, or historic plaque, is a plate of metal, ceramic, stone, wood, or other material, typically attached to a wall, stone, or other vertical surface, and bearing text or an image in relief, or both, to commemorate one or more persons, an event, a former use of the place, or some other thing.

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Francesco Croce

Francesco Croce (1696–1773) was an Italian baroque architect.

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Francesco Maria Richini

Francesco Maria Richini (also spelled Ricchini) (9 February 1584 – 24 April 1658) was an Italian Baroque architect.

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Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe.

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Leopoldo Pollack

Leopoldo Pollack (1751 – 13 March 1806) was a Holy Roman Empire-born Italian architect who was active in Milan where he became one of the leading proponents of Neoclassical architecture.

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Milan

Milan (Milano) is a city in northern Italy, regional capital of Lombardy, and the second-most-populous city proper in Italy after Rome.

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Orpheus

In Greek mythology, Orpheus (Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation) was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet.

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Public library

A public library is a library, most often a lending library, that is accessible by the general public and is usually funded from public sources, such as taxes.

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Rococo

Rococo, less commonly Roccoco, also known as Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and dramatic style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted moulding, and trompe-l'œil frescoes to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama.

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Strategic bombing during World War II

World War II (1939–1945) involved sustained strategic bombing of railways, harbours, cities, workers' and civilian housing, and industrial districts in enemy territory. Strategic bombing as a military strategy is distinct both from close air support of ground forces and from tactical air power.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Sormani

Also known as Palazzo Sormani-Andreani.