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The Culture of Italy revealed in the ancient
relics and historical remnants, reflects the spirit of
enlightenment and elegance
existing among the people at that time. Ever since its
inception, the country has contributed sufficiently in the
advancement of world culture. The Italians, expert and efficient
in all cultural spheres like literature, music, architecture and
sculptures are the creators of masterpieces in their respective
fields. Despite all regional and topographical differences, the
cultural heritage of Italy is something that the Italians
cherish and boast of, and they feel privileged to hand over this
rich cultural legacy down to the coming generations.
Expansion of the Culture of Italy began mainly during the
Renaissance that initiated an overall revolution in different
cultural spheres throughout the globe. The effect of Renaissance
in Europe was directly felt on the Italian peninsula. As a
result, this period witnessed some drastic changes, immensely
affecting the imagination, creativity, inventory and the
intellect of the human beings in general. This abrupt but
obvious transformation was directly absorbed by the Italian
population and revealed in the subsequent artistic productions.
Sculpture, architecture, art, science, language, literature,
sport, philosophy and music acquired a new dimension in the face
of this new cultural resurgence and upsurge. Works of prominence
were produced by eminent personalities of Italy. In the field of
literature, some masterpieces like "The Divine Comedy" was
written by Dante Alighieri. A new form of poetic style called
the "Sonnet" evolved due to Renaissance. Sonnet as a prominent
form of literary style was introduced by the famous Italian
poet, Petrarch and later followed by Shakespeare. Philosophers
of repute like Niccolo Machiavelli with his eternal creation,
"The Prince" proposed new methods of ruling the country and lead
the government. Machiavelli's work altered the existing
political outlook and modified the biased views to a large
extent. The names of Michelangelo (creator of David, Pieta and
Moses), Leonardo da Vinci (painter of Monalisa), Titian and
Raphael are inseparably associated with Italian sculptures and
paintings.
Meanwhile, progress in the field of science and technology was
at its height with Galileo Galilei's immense contribution in
astronomy. The famous physicist, Fermi studied the Quantum
Theory, while matters related to electric battery was taken care
of by Volta. Mathematicians like Lagrange and Fabonacci, Nobel
laureates like Marconi (invented radio) and Antonio Mencci
contributed immensely towards the cultural development of Italy
during this age.
Music got also enriched in the hands of the Italians. Opera as a
new musical concept came into being as an integral part of the
Culture of Italy. Culture of Italy at this age also saw the
birth of traditional Western music as well as instruments like
violin and piano. The exclusive compositions of Pelestrina,
Monteverdi, Paginni, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini and several others
attracted music lovers from all parts of the world to visit the
country and be an integral part of its cultural revival.
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