Category Archives: Florence Beyond

Useful cultural tips and info from students, the faculty and the staff. Things American students should know for a more enriching experience abroad

Fred Kuwornu: Multiculturalism and New Identities by Caroline Perkins and Nicole Ferrari*

Posted on 23/10/2014 by ARossi

On September 23, activist, producer, and director Fred Kuwornu spoke to students of Syracuse University-Florence concerning the issues of ethnicity, national identity and multiculturalism in contemporary Italy. Kuwornu addressed these topics by presenting and discussing his most recent film entitled … Continue reading →

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I Like Florentine Crafts

Posted on 12/03/2014 by ARossi

Appreciating artisanal Florentine craftsmanship is easy – just as easy as it is to appreciate Cinzia TH Torrini’s documentary “Florence: World Capital of Art and Craftsmanship,” promoted by  the Florence Artistic Crafts and financed by the Chamber of Commerce http://www.fondazioneartigianato.it/torrini_firenze-capitale-mondiale-arte-artigianato.html … Continue reading →

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The” Mela Cotogna”: a Sustainable Golden Apple

Posted on 29/01/2014 by ARossi

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, The Big Apple,  Snow White bites the apple, and Steve Jobs’s brand is a bitten apple. But what was this “forbidden fruit” actually like? A common legend says that the Golden Apple of mythology may have been … Continue reading →

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Canta che ti Passa!

Posted on 26/01/2014 by ARossi

” Canta che ti passa!”  è un’ espressione molto diffusa nella lingua italiana che sta a significare ” non spaventarti e cura le preoccupazioni e i timori con il canto”. La funzione terapeutica del canto  è  nota sin dall’antichità, dai … Continue reading →

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Syracuse o Siracusa? di Giulia Chellini – Università di Firenze

Posted on 15/06/2013 by ARossi

Se mettiamo a confronto alcune foto di Syracuse, una delle più importanti città dello Stato di New York, insieme a quelle di Siracusa, città del Sud-Est della Sicilia, le differenze saltano all’occhio e colpiscono il nostro immaginario. Si va dalla … Continue reading →

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Discover Florence: l’Arte “Nascosta” by Carolyn Murin – SUF Art History MA

Posted on 05/06/2013 by carolynm

Hey guys! Let’s explore more ‘hidden’ places and masterpieces in town. Right in the heart of Florence is Orsanmichele with its famous (copies of) sculptures of the patron saints of Florentine guilds. While many people often stop to take pictures … Continue reading →

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Discover Florence: l’Arte “Nascosta” by Carolyn Murin SUF Art History MA

Posted on 06/05/2013 by carolynm

For few months Florence is your adopted home, and you’re probably eager to explore the city and see all it has to offer. The ubiquitous hordes of tourists wait in line outside of the Uffizi or jostle for space in … Continue reading →

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Discover Florence: Parks and Gardens by Carolyn Murin – SUF Art History M.A

Posted on 13/03/2013 by ARossi

You’ve been in Florence for about two months, and by now are probably eager to escape the ever-present noise and tourists of the city center. As the weather slowly starts to warm up and spring draws nearer, you also probably … Continue reading →

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