Sardinian Art Collection "Luigi Piloni", Ethnographic museum in University Palace, Cagliari, Italy.
The Sardinian Art Collection "Luigi Piloni" is a museum housed in a historic university building in Cagliari containing more than 700 objects. The holdings include paintings, prints, lithographs, geographical maps, and handwoven Sardinian carpets representing different periods.
The museum was established in 1981 when Luigi Piloni donated his extensive collection to the University of Cagliari. This gift created an institution dedicated to preserving and sharing Sardinian artistic expression.
The collection presents artworks that reflect how Sardinia has maintained its artistic traditions and local customs over centuries. Visitors can observe the diverse techniques and practices that define the region's creative heritage.
The museum is centrally located in Cagliari on Via Università and easily accessible. Admission is free, and regular opening hours allow for flexible visits at your convenience.
The collection holds historical geographical maps of Sardinia showing how the island and its boundaries changed over different periods. These maps provide a visual way to trace the region's territorial history.
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