Nivola, Costantino, 1911-1988

Sculptor; Easthampton, New York. Died 1988.

Born in Sardinia, Italy, and trained at Instituto Superiore d Arte, Monza, Italy. Emigrated to the U.S. in 1939, and was employed as an art director, editor of architecture and design publications, and design instructor at the college level. Nivola developed a sandcasting technique which he used extensively for producing sculptural murals in concrete. His commissions include murals, fountains, sculptures, and monuments for public buildings and corporate headquarters.

From the description of Costantino Nivola papers, 1938-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122738

Constantino Nivola (1911-1988) was a sculptor and design teacher in Easthampton, N.Y. and Sardinia, Italy.

Born in Sardinia, Italy, and trained at Instituto Superiore d Arte, Monza, Italy. Emigrated to the U.S. in 1939, and was employed as an art director, editor of architecture and design publications, and design instructor at the college level. Nivola developed a sandcasting technique which he used extensively for producing sculptural murals in concrete. His commissions include murals, fountains, sculptures, and monuments for public buildings and corporate headquarters.

From the description of Costantino Nivola papers, circa 1938-2003. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779476894