Biography

Piero Gherardi was born on November 20, 1909 in Poppi, Tuscany, Italy. He was a costume designer and production designer, known for La Dolce Vita (1960), 8½ (1963) and Juliet of the Spirits (1965). He died on June 8, 1971 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Set decorator from 1945, art director by the following year, his work influenced by the paintings of Klimt and Moreau. Worked in neo-realist Italian cinema, notably on four key films by Federico Fellini. Also designed Oscar-winning costumes for 'La Dolce Vita' and '8 1/2'.