Felipe Garín Ortiz de Taranco facts for kids
Felipe Maria Garin Ortiz de Taranco (February 14, 1908 – June 7, 2005) was a Spanish writer and expert in art. He spent his life studying and promoting art, especially in his home region of Valencia, Spain.
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Early Life and Education
Felipe Garin was born in Valencia, Spain, on February 14, 1908. He studied both law and history. However, he quickly became very interested in history, especially art history. This led him to focus most of his career on art.
A Career in Art History
Felipe Garin became a very important figure in the world of art and culture in Spain. He was the president of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia (Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia) for more than 20 years. He led the academy from 1974 to 1999.
He also directed an important art journal called "Archivo del Arte Valenciano." This magazine was a key source for learning about art from Valencia. Garin also worked at the University of Valencia. He was in charge of artistic, archaeological, and ethnological information services there.
Promoting Valencian Culture
Felipe Garin was a strong supporter of Valencian culture and language. He was a member of the Academy of Valencian Culture and the Institute Alfonso El Magnanimo. He worked hard to protect and share the rich history and art of his region.
He was also a member of many other important academies across Spain and even in the United States. These included the Royal Academy of History in Madrid and The Hispanic Society of America.
Awards and Recognition
Felipe Garin received many awards for his work. Some of these include:
- The Gold Medal for Cultural Merit from the Ministry of Culture.
- The Cross of the Order of Alfonso X.
- The National Prize of Literature and Art Criticism.
- The Gold Medal of the "Circulo de Bellas Artes" in Valencia.
- The Gold Medal of the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
In 1995, he received the High Distinction for Cultural Merit from the Generalitat Valenciana, which is the government of the Valencian region.
Lasting Tributes
To honor his contributions, a statue of Felipe Garin was placed in 1993. It is in the "Jardines de Viveros" park in Valencia. This park is near the San Pio V Museum, where he often worked. A street in his hometown of Valencia is also named after him. He was even considered several times for the "Prince of Asturias Prize" in Fine Arts, a very prestigious award in Spain.
Published Works
Felipe Garin wrote many books and articles about art. His writings covered different topics, such as:
- Aspects of Valencian Gothic architecture.
- The painter Palomino and his work in the Santos Juanes Church of Valencia.
- "The Book of Hours of the Count-Duke of Olivares."
- "La visión de España de Sorolla" (Sorolla's Vision of Spain).
Family Life
Felipe Garin was married to Angeles Rodriguez Llombart. They had two children, Mary Angels and Felipe. He was very connected to his neighborhood, El Carmen, where he lived his whole life.
His son, Felipe Garin Llombart, also became a famous art expert. He was the director of the Prado Museum from 1991 to 1993. He also directed the Academy of Spain in Rome and the Museum of Fine Arts in Valencia from 1969 to 1990.
Felipe Garin passed away in Valencia on June 7, 2005. He was buried in the General Cemetery of Valencia. His wife and family later donated his large library to the Valencian National Library. This library is located in the beautiful "Monasterio de San Miguel de los Reyes."
See also
In Spanish: Felipe Garín Ortiz de Taranco para niños
