Buon giorno, Arezzo : a postcard from Tuscany /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [2016]
Description:	187 pages ; 26 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Italian language -- Social aspects -- Italy -- Arezzo. Architecture -- Italy -- Arezzo. Art, Italian -- Italy -- Arezzo. Architecture. Art, Italian. Intellectual life. Italian language -- Social aspects. Manners and customs. Travel. Arezzo (Italy) -- History. Arezzo (Italy) -- Description and travel. Arezzo (Italy) -- Intellectual life. Arezzo (Italy) -- Social life and customs. Italy -- Arezzo. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10559135

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Other authors / contributors:	Grillot, Suzette editor. Messitte, Zach P., 1968- editor. Braun, Jacque Saxton, photographer.
ISBN:	9780806152806 080615280X
Notes:	Includes index.
Summary:	"In the heart of Tuscany stands the city of Arezzo, beckoning those who would know more of the real Italy. A spectacular medieval town of 100,000 residents, Arezzo invites travelers to see its sights and sample its considerable charms. It reserves a special warmth for those who wish to stay a while and truly experience life under the Tuscan sun. In a similar fashion, Buon Giorno, Arezzo invites visitors to make themselves at home. The authors and photographers featured here are kindred spirits--Americans, Europeans, students, and scholars--all touched by Arezzo's magic and eager to share their experience with newcomers. Buon Giorno, Arezzo sketches the city's unique history, from ancient Italy to the present day, with beautifully illustrated forays into its rich tradition of architecture and art--including the masterwork of Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca. Contributors offer insight into Arezzo's language, introducing visitors to speech patterns and accents harking back to the Etruscans, as well as distinct dialects that put the region--the birthplace of Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch), a godfather of the Italian language--at the very 'center of the Italian language universe.' Italians are known internationally for their contributions to music, fashion, film, and wine--and Arezzo's significant influence in each of these areas comes to light and life as the authors explore the city's vibrant modern culture and economy. A congenial companion and knowledgeable guide, steeped in history and replete with photographs of Arezzo's visual delights, Buon Giorno, Arezzo is an essential resource for any traveler hoping to immerse themselves in the daily rhythms and cultural depths of this incomparable Italian city"--

Table of Contents:

Foreword / by David L. Boren, Giuseppe Fanfani, and Cindy Rosenthal
Arezzo! : an Introduction / Zach Messitte and Suzette Grillot
Part I. History
The History of Premodern Arezzo / Kirk Duclaux
Art and Art History in Arezzo / Allison Palmer
The Liberation of Arezzo / Beatrice Mazzi and Zach Messitte
Arezzo's Modern Politics and History / Zach Messitte
Part II. Language, Business, and Immigration
Getting to Know the Aretini / Federico Siniscalco
Italian Language Today / Jason Houston
Arezzo's Business Landscape / Gina London
Immigration in Arezzo / Monica Sharp
Part III. Culture
Arezzo's Rich Music History / Ken Stephenson
Film in Arezzo / Ralph Beliveau
Elegance and Fashion in Arezzo / Ryan Bowling
Aretine Food and Culture / Donna Logan
The Wine of Tuscany's Arezzo / Susannah Gold
The Medieval Joust / Gina London
Conclusion / Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise.

Buon giorno, Arezzo : a postcard from Tuscany /

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