Презентация на тему: Франческо Растрелли
Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli (1700-1771) French-born Russian-Italian architect
A few facts about F. Rastrelli Moved to Saint Petersburg in 1716 His father was an Italian sculptor Wanted to combine the latest Italian architectural fashion with traditions of the Muscovite baroque style
His main post Was appointed to the post of senior court architect in 1730 Was at this post through the reigns of Empress Anna and Elizabeth
Retirement The new Empress Catherine II dismissed baroque architecture Rastrelli had to retire to Courland where he supervised the decoration on ducan palaces
Imperial Academy of Arts He was elected to the Imperial Academy of Arts several months before his death
FAMOUS WORKS
Peterhof Palace
Smolny Convent
Catherine Palace
Hermitage Pavilion
Stroganov Palace
Winter Palace
