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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura
in association with ACIS, Australasian Centre for Italian Studies
is pleased to invite you to
Florence, Capital of Italian Cultural Modernity
National identity and cultural movements in Italy 1861 - 1915
by Luca Somigli, Associate Professor (University of Toronto, Can)
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
Thursday 9 July 2015
6.30pm
Light refreshments
RSVP essential: bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it
The talk will provide an overview of the Florentine cultural milieu in the period between Italian unification and World War I. We will see how for about half a century, Florence became the de facto cultural capital of the new nation, a place where intellectuals and artists gathered and where some of the most important cultural movements of the period were either launched or acquired national notoriety. We will consider the role played by the Macchiaioli painters in forming national identity; by the Decadent movement in opening up Italian art to the most innovative European trends; and by Futurism in introducing modernity into Italian art.
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Born and raised in Florence, Luca Somigli is currently Associate Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto. His areas of research include Modernism and the avant-garde in Italy, the United Kingdom and France, and Italian contemporary fiction, with a special interest in the detective novel. He has published numerous monographs and edited volumes, including "Legitimizing the Artist. Manifesto Writing and European Modernism, 1885-1915" (2003), which was awarded the prize for best book of the year by the American Association for Italian Studies. His latest book is an edited collection of essays on contemporary fiction (2013).
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By popular demand!
A grande richiesta!
Back by popular demand from Monday 29 June until Friday 31 July
FOR SALE!
A very special price for very special books & movies.
A vast selection of classic and international contemporary novels, essays and videos in Italian including recordings of plays by
the popular scriptwriter, author and actor Edoardo De Filippo.
A unique opportunity. Come & pick your gems during IIC office hours:
Mon - Thu 9.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm / Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm
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Caffè dell'Olmo -
Punto Caffè Lavazza
Now open at the IIC Melbourne!
Enjoy a real Italian espresso, macchiato or caffè latte at the IIC. For IIC members and students only! Espressamente solo per soci e studenti dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
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