Museum
Basilio Cascella Civic Museum
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The Basilio Cascella Civic Museum is dedicated to the work of the Cascella family, a dynasty of artists from Pescara who played a significant role in Italian art from the late 19th to the 20th century. Housed in the elegant Villa Cascella, the museum displays a rich collection of paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and graphic works by Basilio Cascella and his sons Michele, Tommaso, and Gioacchino. Visitors can admire their distinctive styles, ranging from realism to symbolism and modernism, as well as the family's contributions to ceramic art. The villa itself, with its period furnishings and charming garden, adds to the experience. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, making each visit unique.
Don't miss
- Paintings by Basilio Cascella, including his famous 'La vendemmia'
- Ceramic works by the Cascella family, showcasing their mastery of the medium
- Sculptures by Michele Cascella
- The historic villa with original furnishings and a garden
- Temporary exhibitions of contemporary art
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