Carmen Piemonte
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Carmen Piemonte Miani (28 October 1930 – 11 December 2024) was an Italian-born Chilean painter, educator and professor.
Early life and education
Piemonte was born on 28 October 1930 in Buja, Kingdom of Italy (present-day, Italy). Piemonte studied fine art at the University of Chile, where she was a student and assistant to Ramón Vergara Grez[es]. In 1955, Piemonte obtained her degree in visual arts education.
Career
During 1959 to 1970, Piemonte taught at various schools in Santiago. From 1965 to 1970, Piemonte worked at the University of Chile as an assistant professor in drawing. During 1970 to 1974, Piemonte taught a course in shape and color.
In 1965, Piemonte joined the Form and Space Movement (Spanish: Movimiento Forma y Espacio).
In 1971, Piemonte was awarded scholarship by the Italian government to attend the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. From 1971 to 1972, Piemonte studied under Franco Gentilini.
Personal life
Piemonte was the mother of the painter and engraver Carmen Valbuena.
On 11 December 2024 Piemonte died in Chile, aged 94.