Domènec Fita i Molat facts for kids
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Domènec Fita
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Domènec Fita working in his studio, 1991.
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Domènec Fita i Molat
10 August 1927 |
| Died | 9 November 2020 (aged 93) |
| Nationality |  Spanish |
| Education | School of Arts and Crafts Olot, School of Fine Arts in Girona, College of Fine Arts of Saint George in Barcelona |
| Known for | Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Stained glass, Ceramics, Engraving |
| Awards | In 1984 he was appointed academic member of the Royal Catalan Academy of Fine Arts of Saint George. In 1991 he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Diputació de Girona. In 2006 he received the Cross of St. George of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and the 2011 Medal of the University of Girona. |
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Domènec Fita i Molat (1927–2020) was a famous Spanish artist. He studied art in different schools, but his work became more modern over time. He created many types of art, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Fita also worked with stained glass, ceramics, and even concrete. He used many materials like stone, iron, and wood. His art was very varied and often abstract. He liked to combine art with buildings and public spaces. You can see his large artworks in famous places like the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. His art is also in cathedrals in Girona and Vic, and the monastery of Montserrat.
About Domènec Fita
Domènec Fita was born in Girona, Spain, on August 10, 1927. He later moved to Santa Pau as a baby.
From 1932 to 1939, he attended the House Education and Assistance of Girona. There, he studied using the Montessori system. During the war, he also went to other schools in Girona.
He began learning art from Joan Carrera. Fita studied sculpture and drawing at the School of Arts and Crafts in Olot. He also took classes at the School of Fine Arts in Girona. Later, he studied sculpture, painting, drawing, and engraving in Barcelona. He earned a degree as a Professor of Drawing.
In the early 1950s, Fita traveled to Paris and other places. This was possible because he won three art grants.
In 1953, he had a serious accident while painting a mural. He was in the hospital for three years and became unable to move his legs.
He settled in Sarrià de Ter, Girona, to live and work. In 1958, he married Àngela Rodeja i López. He also taught art at the Bell-lloc Institute in Girona. In 1969, he moved to Montjuic, Girona, where he lived until he passed away.
From 1969 to 1976, he taught art history at the General Study of Girona. He also opened his own art studio. Many students came from all over Catalonia to learn from him. About 65 of his students later went on to study at fine arts colleges.
In 1984, he became a member of the Royal Catalan Academy of Fine Arts of Saint George.
Fita wanted to make sure his art would be remembered. So, in 2000, he and his wife created the Fita Fita Foundation. This foundation helps to share his art and ideas.
In 2006, he received the Cross of St. George. This is a very important award from the Catalan government. In 2011, he received an honor medal from the University of Girona.
By the year 2000, Fita had shown his art in 109 solo exhibitions. He also participated in 405 group exhibitions. He created 380 artworks for different clients.
Domènec Fita passed away on November 9, 2020.
Famous Artworks
Here are some of Domènec Fita's main works:
- 1953 - Frescoes in the Church of Santa Susanna in Girona.
- 1958 - Recumbent Christ at Girona Cathedral.
- 1960 - Sculptures of Saint John and Saint Narcissus on the Girona Cathedral façade.
- 1962 - Saint Benedict at Montserrat Monastery in Barcelona.
- 1964 - Mural on the outside of the Infirmorum Salus clinic in Banyoles.
- 1971 - Sardana Monument in Lloret de Mar.
- 1990 - Fishermen Monument in Roses.
- 1985 - Column history in Girona.
- 2000-2005 - Artworks for Hotels Sport in Soldeu (Andorra).
- 2002 - Sculpture of Oliba, Bishop of Vic.
- 2010 - Bas-relief inside the portal of the Passion, Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
- 2010 - Stained glass windows of the four Evangelists, Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
Stained Glass Art
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Stained glass at the Salus Infirmorum Clinic in Banyoles (1964), Banyoles.
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Outside of the stained glass of the Dominiques Chapel (1969), Pont Major, Girona.
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Stained glass study for Pro-Grup Girona (1977), Girona
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Adam house (1977), Girona.
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Stained glass in Montjuïc Center (1981), color glass and concrete, 4.46 x 5.15 m, Girona.
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Detail of the stained glass in Montjuïc Center (1981), color glass and concrete, Girona.
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Cor de Maria church (1982), color glass and concrete, 14.0 x 4.19 m, Girona.
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Interior of Stained glass in Parish of Saint Joseph (1993), color glass and concrete, Ripoll.
See also
In Spanish: Domènec Fita para niños
