The history of Italian culture runs deep. Italy is known for its love of the family, magnificent artists who span over centuries, brilliant scientists and of course the extraordinary, Italian food. Many of the traditions that surround the Italian culture are based on the large, close-knit family. Brothers and sisters grow and play together, teaching each other the traditions of the family so that they too may pass this knowledge down to there own children. Dinners are usually involved meals, where each member shares elaborate stories with all of the family.
Italian wine is served with almost all meals, which seems to enhance the ambiance of the event.
Art As much as the Italians give of their lives and love to the family, they also have a love of art. Music, paintings and Italian architecture are all very prominent within the country. Think of the great artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi and Donatello, who dedicated their lives to sculpture and paintings. The Italian artists expanded their talents to the great Italian Roman-Catholic churches spread throughout the countryside. These churches are magnificent works of art that have withstood hundreds of years and two World Wars.