Ferdinando Galli Bibiena or Ferdinando Galli-Bibiena (18 August 1656 - 3 January 1743), ^{[1] [2]} also Ferdinando Galli da Bibiena or Bibbiena, was an Italian Baroque-era architect, designer, and painter.^{[2] [3]} August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events Mehmed Köprülü becomes Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. ... January 3 is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... Designer is a broad term for a person who designs any of a variety of things. ... Painting by Rembrandt self-portrait Detail from Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, in which the painter portrayed himself at work For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ...

Ferdinando Galli Bibiena was born in Bologna (Italy). He was the brother of Francesco Galli Bibiena, was the father of the painter Giuseppe Galli Bibiena (1696–1757), and studied art under Carlo Cignani. Ferdinando Galli Bibiena died at age 86 in 1743.^[2] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Painting by Rembrandt self-portrait Detail from Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, in which the painter portrayed himself at work For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ... The year 1696 had the earliest equinoxes and solstices for 400 years in the Gregorian calendar, because this year is a leap year and the Gregorian calendar would have behaved like the Julian calendar since March 1500 had it have been in use that long. ... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Carlo Cignani (1628-1719) was an Italian Baroque painter. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ...

Life

Ferdinando Galli Bibiena was born on August 18, 1657 at Bologna.^[1] He was the son of painter Giovanni Maria Galli (1625–1665), and he studied painting under Carlo Cignani and architecture under Giulio Troili, called Paradosso.^[3] On recommendation of Cignani, Ferdinando entered into the service of the duke of Parma, and he also worked for the Farnese dynasty at Piacenza during those 30 years. His main work during this period was the garden and villa of Colorno, but he soon earned a reputation for his scenic designs and began working for the theatre.^[3] August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 8 - Miles Sindercombe, would-be-assassin of Oliver Cromwell, and his group are captured in London February - Admiral Robert Blake defeats the Spanish West Indian Fleet in a battle over the seizure of Jamaica. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Painting by Rembrandt self-portrait Detail from Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, in which the painter portrayed himself at work For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ... Events March 27 - Prince Charles Stuart becomes King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... 1665 (MDCLXV) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Carlo Cignani (1628-1719) was an Italian Baroque painter. ... The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Country Italy Region Emilia-Romagna Province Parma (PR) Mayor Elvio Ubaldi (since May 28, 2002) Elevation 55 m Area 260 km² Population  - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 175,789  - Density 676/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates Gentilic Parmigiani (Parmensi are called the provinces inhabitants) Dialing code... The Farnese family was an influential family in Renaissance Italy. ... Piacenza (Placentia in Latin and old-fashioned English, Piasëinsa in the local dialect of Emiliano-Romagnolo) is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. ... Country Italy Region Emilia-Romagna Province Province of Parma (PR) Mayor Elevation m Area 48. ...

In 1708, Ferdinando Galli Bibiena was called to Barcelona to organize the decorations in connection with the wedding festivities of the future Holy Roman emperor Charles VI.^[3] When this prince became the Emperor, Ferdinando traveled to Vienna, where he worked on designs of scenery and decorations for court festivities and opera performances. In his decorations for the theatre and festivities, Ferdinando replaced the central (vertical) axis with a diagonal axis, introducing an angular perspective along the diagonal.^[1] Ferdinando was defeated by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach when competing for the construction of St. Charles´ church (Karlskirche) in Vienna.^[1] He returned to Bologna in 1716, where in 1717, Ferdinando was elected as a member of the Clementine Academy.^[3] // Events March 23 - James Francis Edward Stuart lands at the Firth of Forth July 1 - Tewoflos becomes Emperor of Ethiopia September 28 - Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya Kandahar conquered by Mir Wais In Masuria one third of the population die during the plague J... Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Postal code 08001-08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ... Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI Charles VI of Austria (October 1, 1685 – October 20, 1740) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1711 to 1740 and the second son of Leopold I with his third wife, Eleonore-Magdalena of Pfalz-Neuburg, came first to the throne with the name Charles III of... Inhabitants according to official census figures: 1800 to 2005 Vienna in 1858 Vienna (German: Wien ) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ... Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1656- 5 April 1723) was an Austrian architect in the Baroque period. ... Façade of the Karlskirche The Karlskirche, or Charles Church, was commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI in 1715 after Vienna was delivered from a plague epidemic in 1713. ... Façade of the Karlskirche The Karlskirche, or Charles Church, was commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI in 1715 after Vienna was delivered from a plague epidemic in 1713. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... // Events August 5 - In the Battle of Peterwardein 40. ... // Events January 4 — The Netherlands, Britain & France sign Triple Alliance February 26-March 6 What is now the northeastern United States was paralyzed by a series of blizzards that buried the region. ...

In 1731, Ferdinando Galli Bibiena built the royal theatre of Mantua (which burned 50 years later, in 1781).^[3] He produced several books, including:^[3] Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

• L'Architettura civile (1711; "Civil Architecture"), later reissued under various titles; and
• Varie opere di prospettiva (1703–1708; "Various Works of Perspective").

Ferdinando Galli Bibiena, past the age of 86, died on January 3, 1743.^[1] // Events February 24 - The London premiere of Rinaldo by George Friderich Handel, the first Italian opera written for the London stage. ... Events February 2 - Earthquake in Aquila, Italy February 4 - In Japan, the 47 samurai commit seppuku (ritual suicide) February 14 - Earthquake in Norcia, Italy April 21 - Company of Quenching of Fire (ie. ... // Events March 23 - James Francis Edward Stuart lands at the Firth of Forth July 1 - Tewoflos becomes Emperor of Ethiopia September 28 - Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya Kandahar conquered by Mir Wais In Masuria one third of the population die during the plague J... January 3 is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ...

Family

The Galli-Bibiena family derives its name from the surname and birthplace of papa Giovanni Maria Galli (1625–1665), who was born at Bibbiena (Italy) outside Florence.^[3] Giovanni studied painting under Francesco Albani and laid the foundations of an artistry which was continued by his descendants, who dedicated themselves to scenic work (with set design) for the theatre.^[3] A family name, or surname, is that part of a persons name that indicates to what family he or she belongs. ... Events March 27 - Prince Charles Stuart becomes King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... 1665 (MDCLXV) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Bibbiena is a town and comune of the province of Arezzo in Tuscany. ... Florences skyline Florence (Italian: ) is the capital city of the region of Tuscany, Italy. ... Francesco Albani, or (Albano) (August 17, 1578 - October 4, 1660), Italian painter, was born at Bologna. ... Scenic design also known as Stage design is the creation of theatrical scenery. ...

Using the highly ornate style of late Baroque sculpture and architecture, the members of the Galli-Bibiena family produced a series of theatrical and other designs that are exceptional for their intricate splendour and spacious proportions achieved by detailed perspective.^[3]

From about 1690 to 1787, eight Bibienas designed and painted for many of the courts of Europe with intricate settings for operas, weddings, and funerals. The Habsburgs were their most generous patrons.^[3] Events Giovanni Domenico Cassini observes differential rotation within Jupiters atmosphere. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ... The Teatro alla Scala in Milan. ... Nubian wedding with some international modern touches, near Aswan, Egypt Preparing for the photographs, at a wedding in Thornbury Castle, England A traditional Japanese wedding ceremony A wedding is a civil or religious ceremony which celebrates the beginning of a marriage. ... Underwater funeral in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea A funeral is a ceremony marking a persons death. ... Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy; also used as the flag of the Austrian Empire until the Ausgleich of 1867. ...

See also

• Karlskirche - Karl's Church in Vienna.

Façade of the Karlskirche The Karlskirche, or Charles Church, was commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI in 1715 after Vienna was delivered from a plague epidemic in 1713. ... Inhabitants according to official census figures: 1800 to 2005 Vienna in 1858 Vienna (German: Wien ) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ...

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Galli-Bibiena, Ferdinando" (dates, Farnese dynasty, to Barcelona for Karl VI), Encyclopedia of Austria, 2006, aeiou.iicm.tugraz.at webpage: aeiou-FerdinandoGBibiena.
2. ^ ^{a b c} "Ferdinando Galli Bibiena Online" (overview), John Malyon, Artcyclopedia, 2005, Artcyclopedia.com webpage: Artcyc-FBibiena.
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k} "Bibiena, Galli da, Family" (history), Encyclopædia Britannica Online, 18-November-2006, Britannica.com webpage: EB-Bibienas.

References

• A. H. Mayor, The Bibiena Family, 1940.