CAM:MICA, LUIGI, one of the most eminent of Cegnola's con temporaries [Caexobaj, was born at Milan in 1792. lie executed many public and private buildings at Milan ; among the most celebrated of these and that which is the most remarkable for its purpose and character, is the so-called Arena, or Amphitheatre, which, in regard to mere extent of plan, more than rivals the Colosseum at Rome, being an ellipsis of about 800 by 400 feet ; but it is comparatively n mere spacious inclosure, surrounded by not more than eight rows of gradint, or scats, rising no higher than 20 feet from the ground. The principal entrance is at one extremity • and on one side in the centre of the longer axis, Is an elevated or loggia, intended for the viceroy, and adorned with eight Corinthiao columus of red granite. This singular edifice was begun in 1805, by order of Napoleon, who then sought to propitiate the Milanese by embellishing their capital.
Canonic* was employed on several other buildings at Milan, but the beautiful Palazzo Bollotti is not his, although it has been attributed to him. chief works there are the Palazzo Orsini (the interior), the Casa Caoonice, and the two theatres, Rd and Carcano. Ile also built theatres vet Brescia and Mantua ; and at Parma one was executed from his designs, by Bettoli. Canonica died at Milan in February 1844, leaving a considerable fortune, and making several munificent bequests, one of them the sum of 174,000 francs (about 7000/.) to the Primary Schools of Lombardy ; another 87,000 francs to the Milan Academy of Fine Arts, the interest of which is to be devoted annually to the education and support of some young artist, architect, painter, or sculptor.