Dionís Renart facts for kids

Dionís Renart i García (born in Barcelona, 1878 – died in Barcelona, 1946) was a talented artist from Catalonia, Spain. He was known for two main things: being a sculptor and an astronomer.

Statue of Cristóbal de Torres created by Renart, located at Del Rosario University in Colombia.

Life and Work of Dionís Renart

Dionís Renart started his artistic journey by studying at the Llotja School in Barcelona. This school was also known as the "Escola d'Arts i Oficis de Barcelona." After his studies, he worked in the studio of a famous sculptor named Josep Llimona.

Sculpting Career

Renart showed his amazing sculptures in art exhibitions. He participated in the Fine Art Exhibitions in Barcelona with his works like Eva (from 1911) and La Raça (from 1918). He also displayed his piece called "Al·legoria i Retrats" in Madrid in 1912.

One of his important religious sculptures is "Les Tres Maries de La Resurrecció de Jesús." This piece is part of the "Rosari Monumental de Montserrat." This is a special path leading up to the Montserrat Monastery, which features many religious sculptures. Other famous artists, including Antoni Gaudí and Josep Llimona, also worked on this project.

Besides large sculptures, Renart also created smaller artistic items. He designed ceramic models, beautiful jars, medals, and even jewelry. His style often followed the Art Nouveau movement, which was popular at the time. It featured flowing lines and natural shapes. Interestingly, he also worked as an anatomical sculptor for Barcelona's Medical School, creating models of the human body.

His Passion for Astronomy

Dionís Renart wasn't just an artist; he was also very interested in space! He became a respected astronomer. He was the president of the lunar section of Barcelona's Astronomical Society. This group focused on studying the Moon.

In 1912, he helped organize an exhibition all about lunar studies. Renart even created his own map of the Moon. This map was special because it showed the Moon's surface in 3D, using a technique called relief stereographic projection. Today, there's even a part of the Moon named after him, which is a great honor!

See also

• Dionisio Renart para niños (Article in Spanish for children)