Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia facts for kids
The Saint Charles Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Valencia is an important Art school in Valencia, Spain. It has been teaching art since 1768. Its full name in Spanish is Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos de Valencia.
History of the Academy
This art school started after another one, the Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa Bárbara, closed in 1759. The new academy was officially created by King Charles III on February 14, 1768. It was first called the Royal Academy of the three Noble Arts of Saint Charles.
The "three noble arts" taught were painting, sculpture, and architecture. For a long time, until 1910, the training was mostly hands-on. After 1910, the academy added more important theory and practical knowledge to its courses. In 1913, a museum for painting and sculpture became part of the academy.
Today, the president of the academy is Román de la Calle de la Calle.
What You Can Study
The academy offers different areas of study for artists. These are called faculties.
- Architecture
- Sculpture
- Painting and printmaking
- Music
Famous Students
Many talented artists have studied at the Saint Charles Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Here are some of them:
- Julio Benlloch (1893–1919)
- José Nicolau Huguet (1855–1909)
- Cecilio Plá (1860–1934)
- Enrique Simonet (1866–1927)
- Bernardo Ferrándiz Bádenes (1835–1885)
- Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench (1849–1916)
- Laura Pérez Granel (born 1983)
- María Teresa Oller (1920–2018)
- Jose Royo (born 1946)
- Rigoberto Perez Soler (1896–1968)
- R. Mora (born 1909)
See also
In Spanish: Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos para niños
