1. QUESTIONS 20. Where the Opera was born? 21. Where was the origin of ballet? 22. Which are the most popular Italian cities? 23. Who is considered to be the first Italian voice in literature? 24. Who are the most famous Greek scientists? 25. What is one of the most famous and iconic examples of Italian art?

3. INTRODUCTION The famous elements of Italian culture are its art, music, fashion, and iconic food. Italy was the birthplace of opera, and for generations the language of opera was Italian. The Ballet dance was originated in Italy.

4. Most popular Italian cities Rome Venice

5. Florence

6. Milan

8. ART 1)Architecture: The greatest flowering of Italian architecture took place during the Renaissance. 2)Comics: Its birth was on Dec 27 th, 1908, when the first issue of the Corriere dei Piccoli hit the stands.

9. St. Peter’s Cathedral

11. ART 3) Fashion and design: It’s one of the country's most important manufacturing sectors. Milan is seen as the fashion capital of Italy because many well-known designers are based there. The most exclusive names are Armani, Benetton, Fendi, Gucci, Versace, and Prada.

13. ART 4) Literature: It’s inspired from the Ancient Greeks. St. Francis of Assisi is considered the first “Italian voice” in literature.

14. ART 5) Science and technology Leonardo da Vinci: his discovering in Science, Anatomy, Meteorology, Geology, and Hidrology. Galileo Galilei: his advances in Physics and Astronomy. Evagelista Torricelli: the development of the barometer.

15. 6) Sculpture: the greatest Italian sculptor was Donatello followed by Michelangelo. The greatest statues made by them are David (Donatello) and Night and Day (Michelangelo). ART

17. ART 7) Visual art: The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous and iconic examples of Italian art.

18. 8) Theatre: It’s based on the Greek Theatre. The Italians were the first to dramatize Bible passages. ART

19. Cheese and wine are major part of their cuisine. It’s regarded as amongst the most popular in the world. Dishes like pasta, spaguetti, pizza, focaccia, lasagna, calzone, etc… are so popular around the world. CUISINE

21. Roman Catholicism is by far the largest religion in the country (98%). religion

22. music Italian music has been held up in high esteem in history and many pieces of Italian music are considered high art.

23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7 K7zrefNxLo dances http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7 K7zrefNxLo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W JpPWea0flY Laura Pauccini http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W JpPWea0flY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V mO1Y1ywfUU Eros Ramazzotti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V mO1Y1ywfUU links