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- It is an architectural icon. The Sagrada Família is the most forceful architectural display representing a very specific, tumultuous time in history: the turn of the 20th century when the western world, and Barcelona, were suddenly transformed.
- It is the only great Temple in the world that is still under construction. Cathedrals have always taken a long time to build, in some cases a very long time: the Cologne Cathedral (Germany) took 632 to finish; the Milan Cathedral, 577 years; and Westminster Abbey, in London, was built in just 500 years.
- It is the masterpiece of a genius. Even though the whole city came out to say goodbye to Gaudí when he died, at that time his work wasn’t much appreciated from an artistic or architectural standpoint.
- It is the perfect combination of tradition and innovation. This duality has been present since Gaudí’s time and explains, for example, how the Temple’s central towers, a huge constructive challenge, can be finished in under five years, while the stone used to make them has the age-old artisan touch of the stonemasons.
Oct 9, 2024 · Cesare Zavattini (born September 29, 1902, Luzzara [Reggio Emilia], Italy—died October 13, 1989, Rome) was an Italian screenwriter, poet, painter, and novelist, known as a leading exponent of Italian Neorealism. Born into a humble family, Zavattini completed a law degree at the University of Parma and began a career in journalism and ...
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May 9, 2014 · This "portrait" of Zavattini is a travel through the entire history of Italian cinema from the 1930s to the 1970s. It also reveals the many mysteries of the Neorealist season, the era that ushered Italian cinema onto world stage, but which had already laid down its foundations in the preceding war years, and which cast its shadow over many works made during the following decades.
Jun 10, 2021 · My tips to minimize this challenge are to visit in the shoulder season, early in the morning and to offset the rest of your day with something a bit more relaxed, like a leisurely meal or walk along the Arno River. Now, here are my top 11 reasons on why go to Florence Italy! 1. The Rich Art and Cultural Heritage.
- World-famous cities. Italy is home to numerous gems that simply astound any traveler’s imagination. One of the main things that the country is sincerely proud of is gorgeous Italian cities.
- The cradle of arts. Italy has brought up lots of wonderful artists, architects, engineers, and inventors, who changed the world and whose legacy is still alive these days.
- Dramatic landscapes. It is no coincidence that Italy is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world. This is the place where the snow-capped peaks of the Alps harmoniously contrast with the orange groves of Sicily, with the vineyards of Tuscany and Lazio as well as the ravine-cut lands of Basilicata.
- Foodies’ paradise. Italian food is an essential part of the history and culture of the country which is even sometimes equated to the art. Pizza, ravioli, risotto, and, of course, pasta - what an unlucky person who has not tried at least one of those!
Sep 22, 2020 · Zavattini and De Sica developed Bicycle Thieves out of—as Zavattini put it—”a little news item . . . considered by most people throwaway material.” 6 That news item became the story of a ...
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