Italy
by James E. Donaldson
part of the Italy Travel Series

Nicola Pisano


Nicola Pisano (also called Niccol Pisano, Nicola de Apulia or Nicola Pisanus; c. 1220/1225 c. 1284) was an Italian sculptor whose work is noted for its classical Roman sculptural style. Pisano is sometimes considered to be the founder of modern sculpture.