Matteo Carnelivari

The notable architect of 15th-century Sicily is known for works that show the influences of International Gothic with Norman-Swabian motifs influenced by Catalan art and of the new Renaissance style. Among his main works are two palaces in Palermo: the Palazzo Abatellis built 1487 - 1493 with a medieval side-tower and the Palazzo Aiutamicristo built 1490 - 1495 with its Spanish-style courtyard. The design of the church of Santa Maria della Catena has been attributed to him by its similarities with his other designs. == Designs ==

• Castello Chiaromontano or castello dell'Emiro (1487-1488) in Misilmeri, owned by Guglielmo Ajutamicristo. • Madonna della Vittoria church: rebuilt in 1488, and now part of the Oratorio dei Bianchi complex. • Regia Cancelleria (1489) head of completion works. • Palazzo of the baron of Sant'Angelo Muxaro (1490) in Agrigento. • Castello Vvevo (1494) in Augusta, Italy, headed restoration works == References ==