Concetti Chiave
- The Age of Arcadia (late 1600s - early 1700s) focused on classic literary taste, emphasizing simplicity and emotion in short, melodious verses.
- The Enlightenment in Italy and Europe promoted reason and equality, with notable spread in France through the first encyclopedia by Diderot and D'Alembert.
- In 1700s Italy, multiple languages were in use, including Latin, Italian, French, and various dialects, with dialects mainly used in theater.
- In the early 1800s, Italian became prevalent among the elite, with Manzoni's "Betrothed" promoting Florentine Italian over dialects, leading to a unified language post-1861.
- Neoclassicism, inspired by classical Greek and Roman models, sought beauty and perfection, with Foscolo as a leading author.
Age arcadia
The age of Arcadia is the period of time between the last decade of the '600 and the beginning of' 700. Founded by a group of poets and writers, in 1960 in Rome, it is caratterizzatata a literary taste classic whose base was dell'espressone simplicity and feeling. The poems consist of short verses and melodious. The greatest exponent is Matastasio Peter (1968-1782). His greatest work is linked to numerous melodramas.
The Enlightenment
In Italy and in Europe, 700 in development is a cultural movement - philosophical called "Enlightenment", the base of which there were the lights of reason.
The evolution of language
In the Italy of '700 different languages are used.
- Latin
- Italian
- French
And the various dialects. The dialect was used mainly in the theater.
Evolution of language
In the first half of '800 Italian language was most prevalent among people of high society, and 80% of the population was illiterate and spoke the dialect. To start or written language that was spoken by the Betrothed Alessandro Manzoni, in which he uses the Florentine spoken by educated and eliminates the Lombard dialect expressions .After the unification of Italy (1861), then in the second half of the 800 c ' It was the need for a single language.
-obbligo education elementary use of the 'Italian as an official language of the state.
-Constitution a bureaucratic relationship - ammnistrativo.
-spostamenti frequent officials.
-Establishment of conscription, it needed a common language for interdirsi.
¬-circulation newspapers.
-the development of commercial activities.
Neoclassicism
Neoclassicism means WORLD CLASSIC, it draws inspiration from the models of classical greek - Roman tents in search of beauty absolute perfection. The lead author is Foscolo.
Domande da interrogazione
- Qual è il periodo storico dell'età di Arcadia e chi è il suo principale esponente?
- Quali sono stati i principali centri dell'Illuminismo in Italia e chi sono alcuni degli autori associati a questo movimento?
- Come è evoluta la lingua italiana nel '700 e '800 e quali fattori hanno contribuito alla sua diffusione?
L'età di Arcadia si colloca tra l'ultimo decennio del '600 e l'inizio del '700. Il principale esponente è Pietro Metastasio, noto per i suoi melodrammi.
I principali centri dell'Illuminismo in Italia erano Milano e Napoli. Alcuni degli autori associati a questo movimento sono Cesare Beccaria, Giuseppe Parini, Vittorio Alfieri e Carlo Goldoni.
Nel '700 e '800, l'italiano è diventato più prevalente tra le classi alte, mentre la maggior parte della popolazione era analfabeta e parlava dialetti. Dopo l'unificazione d'Italia nel 1861, l'italiano è stato adottato come lingua ufficiale grazie all'istruzione obbligatoria, alla burocrazia, al servizio militare e alla diffusione dei giornali.