early life and training amedeo bocchi, an italian painter, was born on august 24, 1883, in parma, italy. his father's profession as a wall decoration painter likely influenced amedeo's early interest in art. at the age of 12, he enrolled in the royal institute of fine arts of parma, under the guidance of cecrope barilli. this foundational training laid the groundwork for his future artistic endeavors. artistic career and personal life in 1901, at 18 years old, amedeo graduated from the institute. his mentor, cecrope barilli, encouraged him to travel to rome to attend the scuola del nudo on vi…