Albert J. Friscia (July 22, 1911 – September 2, 1989), was an Italian American sculptor. Initially interested in painting, Friscia studied art at the National Academy of Design in New York City in the Black Mountain College with Josef Albers, and in Paris with André Masson, then became Kinetic artist.
Albert J. Friscia | |
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| Born | July 22, 1911 |
| Died | September 2, 1989 Rome |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | sculpture |
Important works edit
In the United States and in Italy he was commissioned with a number of important works of architectural sculpture, such as:
- The massive bronze doors of Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago;
- A contribution to the altar in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
See also edit
Bibliography edit
- Albert Friscia of Mantura Bruno – De Luca Editori d’Arte – 2008 – Rome, Italy (in Italian) ISBN 978-88-8016-860-7