Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Beja > Alvito > Vila Nova da Baronia > Fontinha
The Feliciano Carvalho Museum is located in Vila Nova da Baronia, a village belonging to the municipality of Alvito, more specifically in the Fontinha area. This cultural space holds a special significance, as it is housed in the former village primary school, the very place where Feliciano Carvalho, the creator of the collection, received his first years of education.
At the Feliciano Carvalho Museum, one can discover an impressive collection of miniatures, born from the mastery of Feliciano Carvalho. The pieces, of great artistic precision, are faithful representations of scenes and objects that evoke rural life and the traditions of Alentejo, particularly the artist's childhood memories. Among the exhibited creations, detailed models of bread and brick ovens, sawmills, pig slaughtering scenes, olive oil mills, threshing floors, and waterwheels stand out. The use of diverse materials, such as cork, brick, and tile, highlights the richness of detail and the artisan's technical skill.
The works exhibited in the museum are a tribute to the authenticity of Alentejo culture and customs. Feliciano Carvalho creates each piece based on his own recollections and experiences, without the need for external research, transforming his memories into tangible art. Each miniature constitutes a fragment of a past that is intended to be preserved, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the crafts and daily life of yesteryear. The creation of this museum fulfills the artist's long-held wish to share his vast legacy with his homeland, thus perpetuating a piece of local history and identity.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.2890113,-8.0377378
Coordinates DMS: 38°17'20.4"N 08°02'15.9"W
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