Two masterpieces by the Renaissance painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio will make their debuts in China during the 2010 World Expo on the 400th anniversary of the artist's death.
The "Basket of fruit" and the "Boy with a basket of fruit" will be displayed at the Italy Pavilion, in dedication to the showcase of Italian way of life as well as a reminder of the relationship between nature and mankind, Beniamino Quintieri, Italy's Expo commissioner general, told a press conference yesterday.
意大利展區(qū)總代表昆迭里介紹說,意大利文藝復興時期的著名畫家米開朗基羅·達·卡拉瓦喬的兩幅杰作《水果籃》和《捧果籃的男孩》將首次亮相中國。這兩幅作品不僅將展示意大利文化孕育的“意大利生活方式”,同時也旨在喚醒“人與自然和諧共處”這一理念。
Various temporary exhibitions will focus on design, technological innovation, contemporary art and architecture.
意大利館共分三層,展館采用透明混凝土。在意大利館中漫步,參觀者仿佛穿越了整個意大利。這里能夠欣賞到最新的藝術作品,動手嘗試技術創(chuàng)新,了解龐大的文化遺產,品嘗意大利美食。在意大利館中,參觀者每天都將獲得不同的新鮮體驗:現(xiàn)場娛樂表演、親子活動、時尚演出、風味食品和紅酒品嘗等。
A workshop inside the pavilion will show people at work with special skills: experts working on restoration of ancient relics, craftsmen making shoes, clothes, jewelry and violins, illustrators, pastry chefs, and others.
據介紹,意大利館內各類短期展覽將匯集意大利設計、技術創(chuàng)新、當代藝術和建筑的精粹。展館內還將開辟一隅,邀請文物修復專家、手工鞋匠、服裝、珠寶設計師、小提琴制作師、繪圖師、糕點廚師等身懷絕技的藝術工匠們匯聚一堂,向參觀者生動展示他們精湛的手工藝。此外,定期舉辦的主題論壇將匯集來自意大利、中國以及其他國家的專家,共同探討與本屆世博會密切相關的議題,涵蓋歷史文化名城旅游規(guī)劃管理、城市的可持續(xù)發(fā)展、文化遺產保護、城市環(huán)境和可再生能源、醫(yī)療保健和社會保障、創(chuàng)意設計和建筑等諸多領域。
Several performances have also been scheduled. The list includes Puccini's classic opera La Boheme performed by Turin Royal Theatre, traditional Neapolitan music by artists Renzo Arbore and Massimo Ranieri, music scores by Oscar winner composer Ennio Morricone, pop singer Giorgia Fumanti, Roberto Bolle ballet and Piazza Vittorio Orchestra.
世博會期間,有數場音樂會將在意大利館內上演,包括都靈皇家劇院帶來的《普契尼:波西米亞人》等經典歌劇、Renzo Arbore和Massimo Ranieri共同演奏的那波里傳統(tǒng)民間音樂、奧斯卡終身成就獎獲得者電影配樂大師Ennio Morricone的演出、意大利跨界女高音Giorgia Fumanti帶來的天籟之聲、芭蕾王子Roberto Bolle的優(yōu)雅芭蕾舞、以及為羅馬唐人街夜晚帶來一抹炫色的維托利奧廣場樂團演出等。
Luxury brands will be on display with their latest collections. The pavilion's staff will wear Prada and Ferrari will display its exclusive new model of hybrid car next to a rare model of Isotta Fraschini, the most luxurious collector car. Bulgari will show its fabulous collection of jewelry.
此外,意大利奢侈品牌也將在館內進行展示。意大利館的所有工作人員都將成為 “高級時裝模特”,身著Prada專門設計的制服與配飾。Ferrari將展示其最新一代混合動力車,所有光臨意大利館的參觀者還可以一睹意大利汽車產業(yè)“圣像”Isotta Fraschini老爺車的風采。與此同時,意大利著名的珠寶品牌Bulgari也將展示其精美絕倫的珠寶系列。館內還將進行各類抽獎活動,幸運的參觀者將有機會獲得由意大利著名品牌Salvatore Ferragamo、Bulgari提供的獎品。