Academy of San Carlos, Art gallery and school in Centro Histórico, Mexico City, Mexico
The Academy of San Carlos occupies a neoclassical building with a glass and iron dome, housing both educational facilities and exhibition spaces.
Founded in 1781 by Charles III of Spain, this institution became the first major art school and museum in the Americas.
The academy maintains an extensive collection of classical plaster casts and artworks that demonstrate the evolution of Mexican artistic traditions.
Located northeast of Mexico City's Zócalo, the academy opens its galleries to visitors while continuing to function as an educational center.
The institution educated renowned Mexican muralists Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco during their formative artistic years.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: 1781
Website: https://academiasancarlos.unam.mx/
Part of: Faculty of Arts and Design
Website: https://academiasancarlos.unam.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.43309,-99.12884
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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