Transcript of Italian cultures
- 1. CULTUREOFITALY
- 2. Italians are warm,welcoming peoplewho enjoy sharing
thepleasures of life withothers: a comfortingmeal, an
inspiringsunset, and yes...aclever joke.
- 3. "Una giornata senza riso unagiornata sprecata." is a
commonproverb: "A day without laughter is awasted day." Whether in
a classroomor strolling streetside, the Italianpeople express an
authenticity andpassion unmatched the world over.Italian culture
has a rich history thatincludes art, classic architecture,popular
traditions, and customs.Includes links to trends in Italy todayas
well as resources on folklore,history, and artistic
traditions.
- 4. Festivals and holidays in Italy:There is always a reason to
celebrate inItaly, whether its an historical event,religious
holiday, or festival.
- 5. Here is a short list of Italian holidays : Merry Christmas
Buon Natale! Happy New Year Buon Anno! Happy Easter Buona Pasqua!
Happy Halloween Buon Halloween Happy Valentines Day Buon San
Valentino Happy Birthday Buon compleanno! Happy Saints Day Buon
onomastico
- 6. Dancing in Italy:As in many countries, dancing is
animportant component of Italianculture. Once such dance,the
Tarantella (Tarantula),originated in the Middle Ages, andis said to
be probably the mostrecognized song of all the Italianfolklore
music. Drink & food in Italy:One of the most enjoyable ways
tolearn a language is over a meal orin a bar, chatting to
nativespeakers. It is a good idea to brushup on your Italian skills
for orderingfood and drink prior to departure onholiday abroad.
Learn to cook thisdelicious food with this list of
Italianrecipes.
- 7. Italian Literature:There are a number of Italian texts,
bothclassic and contemporary, that are must-reads for anyone
interested in the history,culture, and language of Italy. Whether
its atrip to hell and back, a years worth of lovepoems, or ribald,
coarse humor during theplague, theres a tale for everyone.Dante
Alighieri, one of thegreatest poets of theMiddle Ages. His epicpoem
The DivineComedy ranks among thefinest works of
worldliterature.
- 8. Italian Fashion:Italians way of dressing is changing, its
gettingmore and more relaxed as the years progress; or,so it seems.
Because nothing, absolutely nothing,in fashion, is accidental.
Certain restrictions of the80s and 90s have fallen by the wayside.
Tomany, this is a good thing.Many of Italys top fashiondesigners
have boutiques thatcan be found around the world.Among the
best-known andmost exclusive namesare Armani, Benetton, Fendi,
Gucci,Versace, and Prada.Accessory and jewelry labels,suchas
Bulgari and Luxottica arealso internationally acclaimed,and
Luxottica is the worldslargest eyewear company.
- 9. Italian MusicItalian music has a tradition of popularmusic,
includes the traditional styles ofeach region and also covers a
widespectrum of instrumental music andopera.
- 10. Giuseppe Verdi,one of Italysgreatest operacomposers.
PortraitbyGiovanni Boldini.
- 11. ArchitecturalArchitectural ruins from antiquity throughout
Italy testifyto the greatness of cultures past. The history
ofarchitecture in Italy is one that begins with the ancientstyles
of the Etruscans and Greeks, progressing toclassical Roman,[10]
then to the revival of the classicalRoman era during the
Renaissance and evolving intothe Baroque era. During the period of
the ItalianRenaissance it had been customary for students
ofarchitecture to travel to Rome to study the ancient ruinsand
buildings as an essential part of their education.
- 12. Trevi Fountain, Rome
- 13. SculptureDuring the Middle Ages, large sculpturewas largely
religious. Carolingianartists (named after Charlemagnesfamily) in
northern Italy created sculpturefor covers of Bibles, as decoration
forparts of church altars, andforcrucifixes and giant
candlesticksplaced on altars.Michelangelo, David. This statueof
David, cut from an 18-foothighpiece of marble, exalts the beautyof
the human body and is a fittingsymbol of the ItalianRenaissances
affirmation ofhuman power.Jacopo dellaQuercia, Madonna of
humility.
- 14. Italians are very hard workers but they also know how to
relax andenjoy themselves. In major cities its quite normal for
people to worka full five days and then half a day on Saturday, but
its also normalfor them to take a long lunch break every day, often
going home andspending several hours eating and sleeping, before
coming back towork.The main meal, which is adoringly prepared and
savoured, normallytakes place in the evening. Its a very social and
family orientatedevent. Italians often go on eating, drinking and
socializing well intothe early hours.The typical Italian home is
simple yet practical and always colourful.Youll see balconies with
fresh redroses hanging on bright bluerailings, tables full of
apples, grapes, fresh cheese and bottles oflocal wine; colourful
flowers everywhere, tiny courtyards andgardens with picturesque
statues. The homes reflect what thepeople of Italy love; beauty,
color, style, family and friendship.
- 15. Prepared by:Kate S. MagpocJinkee Leigh RamiloMariko Anne
LimTarah Charissa GuiangAbigail GocotanoEND