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Vicente LaRocca | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 2, 1892 |
| Died | July 27, 1963 July 27, 1963 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Italian-Brazilian |
| Other names | Vincenzo LaRocca, Vicente Laroca |
| Education | Escola de Belas Artes São Paulo |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, sculptor, professor, and philanthropist |
| Known for | Sculpture, Education, Philanthropy |
| Family | LaRocca family |
Vicente LaRocca, also known as Vicente Laroca (January 2, 1892 – July 27, 1963) was a Brazilian writer, sculptor, professor and philanthropist.He was known for his contributions to the arts during the 20th century. LaRocca signed his works under the surnames La Rocca, LaRocca, and Laroca.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Art
[edit]Vicente LaRocca is known for his sculptures capturing human forms and nature.Notable works include:
"O Rosto"[3]: Representation of a child's facial emotions.
"Face Feminina"[4]: Depiction of the female face.
"Maria e Jesus"[5]: Interpretation of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus.
"Risonha"[6]: Sculpture of a smiling face.
"Iracema"[7]: Possibly inspired by the character from José de Alencar's novel, representing an idealistic female figure in Brazilian literature
LaRocca participated in the General Exhibition of Fine Arts at the National School of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro in the editions of 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, and 1927. He also exhibited at the School of Fine Arts in São Paulo in the editions of 1934, 1936, 1939, and 1943. His monumental works are present in public squares in São Paulo.[8]
In his honor, sculptor [./Https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albano_Vizotto Albano Vizotto] created a bust, celebrating not only his contribution as a teacher and sculptor but also for his tenure as director of the Faculty of Fine Arts in São Paulo.[9]
In 1957, LaRocca created the "Monument to Baden-Powell," bronze bust installed on a granite pedestal in Mauá, donated by the Union of Brazilian Scouts to the city of São Paulo.[10]
Teaching Art
[edit]Vicente LaRocca was a professor of arts and sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in São Paulo and the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. He also served as director of the Faculty of Fine Arts in São Paulo from 1916 to 1927. His work as an educator significantly influenced young artists and contributed to the Brazilian art scene.
He was a professor of arts and sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in São Paulo and the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. He served as director of the Faculty of Fine Arts in São Paulo from 1916 to 1927. and also held the position in the 1960s and 1970s.[11]
Contributions
[edit]LaRocca contributed to philanthropy by funding exhibitions for emerging artists and supporting cultural events both in Brazil and internationally. His efforts established him as a significant figure in supporting social and cultural causes.[12]
Vicente LaRocca passed away in São Paulo at the age of 71[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vicente Larocca (1892-1963). Rosto. Escultura de bronze. Base de". LeilõesBR. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "VICENTE LAROCCA - Nu - escultura em bronze - ass. - 32x09x07 cm". LeilõesBR (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ LaRocca, Vicente. ""O Rosto"".
- ^ Arte, T. N. T. "Vicente Larocca (1892-1963), Face feminina". TNT Arte.
- ^ "Escultura "Maria e Jesus" de Vicente Larocca de 1960". veentx.
- ^ ""Risonha". Escultura de bronze - Salon 1922".
- ^ "Leilão em 21/06/2023". LeilõesBR.
- ^ "BIBLIOTECA - Resultado página 1".
- ^ "Cabeça de Vicente Larocca". Muba - Museu Belas Artes de São Paulo.
- ^ "Escultura Baden Powell". Descubra Sampa - Cidade de São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Fatorelli, Carlos (2013). "Carlos Fatorelli: A OBRA "CRUZ DE ANCHIETA" na PRAÇA SANTA CRUZ em SANTO AMARO/SP".
- ^ Arte, T. N. T. "Vicente Larocca (1892-1963), Face feminina". TNT Arte (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Arquivo Nacional São Paulo Vicente LaRoca".