Mario Sarto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mario Sarto
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Sculptor Mario Sarto at work in his studio, with head of angel (1953)
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| Born | October 13, 1885 Codigoro, (Ferrara)
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| Died | September 13, 1955 (aged 69) |
| Nationality |  Italian |
| Known for | Sculptor |
| Movement | Art Nouveau and Liberty |
Mario Sarto (born October 13, 1885 – died September 13, 1955) was a very important Italian sculptor. He was famous for creating beautiful statues, especially for churches and to remember important people or events. Many of his large sculptures can be found in the Monumental Cemetery of Bologna.
You can also see his statues in the main squares of many Italian cities. These include Codigoro, Ferrara, and Bologna. His sculptures often show patron saints or brave heroes from the two World Wars.
Mario Sarto's great-uncle was Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, who later became Saint Pius X. Mario studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan. After his studies, he opened his own art studio in Bologna. He lived and worked there for the rest of his life.
Mario Sarto's Amazing Sculptures
Artworks in the Ferrara Region (1920-1930)
Mario Sarto created many beautiful pieces of art. Here are some examples of his work from the Ferrara region of Italy, made between 1920 and 1930.
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Bas-relief Face, Charterhouse of Ferrara 1929, Ferrara, Italy
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Bas-relief Face, Medallion, Charterhouse of Ferrara 1928, Ferrara, Italy
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Lunetta with bas-relief medallion, marble work, Charterhouse of Ferrara 1927, Ferrara, Italy
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Bas-relief with face, Charterhouse of Ferrara 1929, Ferrara, Italy
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Memorial to WWI Soldier, (Old postcard) 1924, Codigoro, Italy
If you want to see more of Sarto's sculptures, especially those in the Monumental Charterhouse of Bologna, you can check their official website Certosa di Bologna.
