Buon Giorno, Arezzo
Subtitle: a postcard from Tuscany
By: edited by Suzette R. Grillot & Zach P. Messitte ; photographs by Jacque Sexton Braun
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 187
ISBN-13: 9780806152806
Subjects: Social life and customs; Italian Art; Description and travel; Italian language; Intellectual life; History; Architecture
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / by David L. Boren, Giuseppe Fanfani, and Cindy Rosenthal; title: Arezzo! : an Introduction / Zach Messitte and Suzette Grillot; title: Part I. History; title: The History of Premodern Arezzo / Kirk Duclaux; title: Art and Art History in Arezzo / Allison Palmer; title: The Liberation of Arezzo / Beatrice Mazzi and Zach Messitte; title: Arezzo's Modern Politics and History / Zach Messitte; title: Part II. Language, Business, and Immigration; title: Getting to Know the Aretini / Federico Siniscalco; title: Italian Language Today / Jason Houston; title: Arezzo's Business Landscape / Gina London; title: Immigration in Arezzo / Monica Sharp; title: Part III. Culture; title: Arezzo's Rich Music History / Ken Stephenson; title: Film in Arezzo / Ralph Beliveau; title: Elegance and Fashion in Arezzo / Ryan Bowling; title: Aretine Food and Culture / Donna Logan; title: The Wine of Tuscany's Arezzo / Susannah Gold; title: The Medieval Joust / Gina London; title: Conclusion / Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise.