Class exercise One

Information about Venice ( Birthplace of Gabbana )

My findings and analysis :
Venice and Sicily are also part of the Italy . However , aftering watching so many information and photos about these two places , in my opinion , I think Sicily is more romantic and have feeling of " country " especially Sicily has agriculture . It may inspire the designer a lot . Also , in my opinion , Venice is more rely on tourisim and the feeling is more " luxury and elegant " espically when I see the typical masks of Venice . I think the culture of Venice influence D&G also .






The above photo is the City Emblem of Venice which is a city in Northern Italy . Venice is famous for the classical Venetian boat (Gondola) although it is now mostly used for tourists or weddings , funerals or other ceremonies . Most Venetians now travel by motorised waterbuses (vaporetti) which ply regular routes along the major canals and between the city's islands . The city also has many private boats . The only gondolas still in common use by Venetians are the traghetti , foot passenger ferries crossing the Grand Canel at certain points without bridges . Visitors can also take the watertaxis between areas of the city .

Here is the Gondola and the sights of Venice .















These are typical masks worn during the Carnival of Venice

Information about Sicily ( Birthplace of Dolce )

The above photo is the flag of Silicy . Domenico Dolce is borned in Sicily which is an autonomous region of italy . Sicily is also importance for the archeological and ancient sities like Necropolis of Pantalica and Valley of the Temples . Here I show some of the photos of Sicily and in my opinion , Sicily is very beautiful . In 01 , 02 , 08 Fall RTW , Dloce & Gabbana use the feeling of " Country " which may inspired by Sicily !

Sicilian lifestyle and folklore

The family is at the heart of Sicilian culture as it has always been for generations. Family members often live close together, sometimes in the same housing complex, and sons and daughters usually remain at home with their parents until they marry, which tends to occur later than in previous decades. Couples today have fewer children than before , yet babies and children are much revered in Sicilian culture and almost always accompany their parents to social events .

Sicilian weddings are lavish , expensive , and traditional . They are normally held in church. The Catholic church is an important feature in Sicilian life . Almost all public places are adorned with crucifixes upon their walls , and most Sicilian homes contain pictures of saints , statues , and other relics . Each town and city has its own patron saint , and the feast days are marked by gaudy processions through the streets with marching bands and displays of fireworks .

A carnival float in Acireale

Sicilian religious festivals also include the presepe vivente (animated crib) , which takes place at Christmastime . Deftly combining religion and folklore , it is a constructed mock 19th century Sicilian village , complete with a nativity scene , and has people of all ages dressed in the costumes of the period , some impersonating the Holy Family , and others working as artisans of their particular assigned trade . It is normally concluded on Ephihany , often highlighted by the arrival of the magi on horseback .

Sicilians also enjoy outdoor festivals , held in the local square or piazza where live music and dancing are performed on stage , and food fairs or sagras are set up in booths lining the square . These offer various local specialties , as well as typical Sicilian food . Normally these events are concluded with fireworks . The most important laic event in Sicily is the carnival . Famous carnivals are in Misterbiano , Regalbuto and Sciacca etc .

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