(7 April 2016) What does “Roman” mean? How does the mythical city touches the identity, values and attitudes of its people? Rome is the city of art, the city of faith, an heirloom city inspired by the Ancient Empire. Guy Lanoue, a former resident of Rome and Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Montreal has explored how the Romans live the modern myth of the eternal city. His essay “Eternal Rome: the city as the Fatherland” (Legend, Oxford 2015) will be presented next May 11 (18:30) at the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, through a panel discussion in Italian presented by Mariella Pandolfi, also a teacher of Anthropology at the Canadian university. The Italian Institute of Culture in Montréal is located on the Avenue Docteur Penfield, in the heart of the Golden Square Mile – the district montrealese rich bourgeoisie of the late 19th century – between Stanley and Drummond. The IIC occupies the old stables of the building next door, which houses the offices of the Italian Consulate. The Institute is a center for cultural and academic activities, a school of Italian language and culture, a source of information about the European Union, Italy, its regions and its cultural heritage, as well as a venue for art exhibitions, conferences, film and video screenings. It is currently directed by Francesco D’Arelli. (Red)
How do the Romans live the Eternal City: discussion in Canada
