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Architectonic styles in Italy (part 2)

Mannerist Style (2nd half of the 16th century). The terminology comes from “manner,” for instance “in the manner of”, which copies but also changes the equilibrium and harmony of classical architecture and which transforms or deforms. Examples: the great cave of Bernardo Buontalenti at the Boboli Gardens, the court of the Pitti Palace by […]

A traditional Tuscan recipe: the Ribollita

La Ribollita is one of the most renowned dishes in the Tuscan cuisine, Florentine in particular. Though being a plain dish, it is made with simple ingredients that belong to the peasant class and fill up the stomach at little cost: bread, beans and vegetables.

For our recipe, the following is needed: • 300 grams […]

Italian language group courses next February at all levels

Still places available for the Italian language group courses starting on February 4th 2010 organized by Accademia del Giglio, Italian language and Art school in Florence.

Teaching method: our courses are aimed to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and are carefully structured to develop your fluency and accuracy. At […]

History of the Italian cinema: the Neorealism

The cultural movement of Neorealism occurred between 1943 (“Ossessione” di L. Visconti) and 1949 (“Riso amaro” by De Santis), but its presence is evident in films until 1952. It was a brief period, however it was extremely influential in modern cinema, not only in Italy, but also world wide. It was a left born movement, […]

Bard College visiting Florence, Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino

Bard College is back to Florence at Accademia del Giglio for their Italian language and culture programme in 2010. Here is the video of their excursion to the towns of Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino on January 6th.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oOfeJniRHc[/youtube]

A traditional Tuscan recipe: Risotto with leeks

A hot dish, which will be received well in these cold winter days!

These ingredients serve 4 people:

200 grams of fine rice, 3-4 semi-medium size leeks, 2 sticks of celery, 2 zucchinis, 1 onion, a bouillon cube of meat broth and one of vegetable broth, olive oil, a tablespoon of concentrated tomato paste dissolved […]

Architectonic styles in Italy (part I)

Etruscan architecture (8th century b.c. – 1st century b.c.) found primarily in Tuscany, for example in Volterra, Populonia, and Vetulonia. This architectural style is evident in tombs (houses were made of wood), arches (arches were invented by the Etruscan people), and amphitheatres.

Greek (8th century b.c. – 3rd century b.c.) Found in southern Italy and […]

Stereotypes: the Italians are the direct descendants of the ancient Romans

One of the stereotypes that is most common among foreign students of the Italian language is that the Italians are direct descendants of the ancient Romans. We have to correct this rumour, because the Italians are actually a product of centuries of invasions and mixtures of different peoples, it is like a melting pot of […]

Italiano con le canzoni: “Salvami” di Giorgia e Gianna Nannini

La canzone Salvami, cantata da Gianna Nannini insieme a Giorgia vi permetterà di migliorare la vostra capacità di ascolto e di ripassare l’imperativo.

Mentre ascoltate la canzone completate le parole in blu e correggete quelle in rosso. Potete ascoltare la canzone più volte.

Salvami mi fa mare quando è sincero Salvami dimmi almeno che […]

Un fin de semana en Florencia aprendiendo italiano e Historia del arte

Aquí tenemos un ejemplo de calendario para un curso de italiano en Florencia de dos que puedes tomar en nuestra escuela.

PROPUESTA DE CALENDARIO PARA CURSO DE DOS DÍAS 14 horas combinadas con visitas a Museos

Mañana 9:00 am – 10:50 am · Aplicación de un examen escrito y oral (aproximadamente 20 […]