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Italian Culture

            Italian culture has a rich history that includes art, classic architecture, popular traditions, and customs. Italy has been a democratic republic since June 2, 1946 when the monarchy was brought to an end. The majority of the people in Italy speak Italian, a romance language. Some German, Albanian and Greek is spoken is certain areas of Italy. Italy's economy was a "latecomer" into the industrialization scene the north was already seeing. Italy's main industry was agriculture until after World War I. From past to present Italy has played a central role in the culture of the world. .
             Italy is widely known for it's artwork. They have had some of the best artist known in any time. They have contributed some of the world's most popular and most admired sculptures, architecture, paintings and operas. Italians see themselves as ancestors of the ancient Romans, who undoubtedly were one of the most influential cultures of the past.
            


Essays Related to Italian Culture

1. Italian Food and Culture

For my country/culture my group and myself were given Italy to present to the class. ... Italy is a very diverse country in terms of food and even in their culture. ... The ancient times were important in Italy's culture because that is when the first civilization settled in Italy, this group of people was called the Etruscans. ... The culture in Italy is very different from the culture here in the United States. ... Overall I learned so much from doing research on the country and culture of Italy. ...

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2. Italian Culture

The majority of Italian-Americans speak English and have a sense of the Italian language. ... In research on interpersonal distance, body orientation, and touch in correlation with culture, it was found that Italians represent contact cultures. ... Religion: Italians and Italian-Americans are devout Catholics. ... Italian-American cookbooks are possibly the most popular Italian-American literature sources to be found. ... Italians and Italian-Americans have a strong belief in superstitions. ...

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3. Italy

The majority of people living in Italy are Roman Catholic. ... These are the two sectors with the most jobs in Italy. ... As for me, as a person entering into the nation-state of Italy, I believe one of my strengths is that I very easily adapt to different surroundings and cultures. ... If I were to open a small business in Italy, I would most likely need an Italian-speaking partner. ... Since Italian food consists mostly of pastas and red gravy, I believe a little variety would draw in the curiosities of the Italians. ...

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4. Ethnocultural Paper: Italian Culture and Its Impact on Subst

Ethnocultural Paper: Italian Culture and Its Impact on Substance Abuse It is believed there is a close link between alcohol and culture. ... This paper will discuss the Italian culture and its influence on substance use. ... While all cultures value the family, for Italians, the family is an all-consuming ideal ( Barzini (1964), in his book "The Italians," states that the family is the first source of power among Italians. ... "The traditional Italian American family is in many ways a matriarchal culture in which feminine strength is accepted. ... The relationship between fathers ...

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5. Cultural Policies and History of Italy

Cultural Policy and History of Italy Italy is, for lack of a better word, a rather young state with it's origin in the year 1860. ... The past is something that Italy prides itself on. ... The department was called the Ministry for Popular Culture. ... Access to the culture of Italy and the arts was not found very often and something that was reserved only for the lucky and grateful. ... The different regions took place in making arguments within the government to enact certain laws that would protect the people and the culture of Italy. ...

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6. Decline Of Italian Folk Music

Also, the spread of new media and culture favored an advancing pop sound over traditional music. ... As old traditions begin to fade, popular culture progresses. ... The allies presence in Italy allowed cultures to interact with others. ... A new popular genre forming in Italy is Italian rap. ... Italian rap artists use Italian dialects to express their thoughts as demonstration movements. ...

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7. Greco-Roman Ideas in the Italian Renaissance

When this fall occurred, many Greek scholars sought refuge in the country of Italy and naturally passed along their teachings and culture. While this was partly an explanation, the truth is that the Greco-Roman culture was always alive; it was being kept alive in the monasteries. Another way that Greco-Roman beliefs thrived within the Italian Renaissance was by way of two Italian authors named Dante and Petrarch, who lived in the early 1300's. ... The wealthy were beginning to teach their children curriculums based on the Greco-Roman culture because of its secular nature. ... Overall,...

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8. Italian Renaissance

The following paragraphs will take a look at humanism from the beginning in Italy and then patronage during the Italian Renaissance. ... Humanists also reinforced the Italians pride in their past. Italy was said to be the birthplace of western European civilization and culture. Humanists wanted to restore this belief in Italian artists. ... Antiquity is the culture of Greece and Rome . ...

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9. Society of the Italian Renaissance Period

("Italy." ... ("Italian Renaissance - Facts & Summary.") ... ("History of ITALY".) ... Today, Italy is still thriving. ... Protective of it's industry and culture, globalization and Europeanization have tested Italy's willingness to fit into the fast changing realities that it holds today. ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

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