AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE ITALY’S GREATEST POET DANTE ALIGHIERI: SANT’ANNA SCHOOL SPONSORS EXHIBITIONS, READINGS AND LECTURES IN PISA ON MAY 25, 2017
The “Danteprima ” immersive multimedia experience will take visitors on a journey of exploration of Dante Alighieri’s masterpieces. The event will take place on May 25-28 celebrating the life and legacy of Italy’s greatest poet Dante Alighieri. September 13, 2021, will mark the 700th anniversary of Sommo Poeta’s death at age 56. Sponsored by the University of Pisa, Sant’Anna School, Normale School, Fondazione Teatro di Pisa, Regione Toscana, Fondazione Palazzo Blu, Museo della Grafica, Opera della Primaziale Pisana, and Cineclub Arsenale, the festivals, performances, and exhibitions will take place all around Pisa. “Danteprima” four days celebration introduces Dante’s poetry through interactive readings and an interdisciplinary performance series that explores the connections between poetry, culture, philosophy, states’ rights and social justice of civil war.
“This event represents a testament to Dante’s continuing influence and profound intellectual legacy. As one of the great poets of the age, Dante Alighieri deserves recognition for the intellectual impact that took place at that time”, said Marco Filippeschi, mayor of Pisa
“This event represents a community-based collaboration that can promote cultural heritage. It highlights the role of culture to people and society, demonstrating how arts and culture contribute to social and economic growth. Let me quote the Sant’Anna deputy rector, an expert in constitutional law, Professor Emanuele Rossi’s own words: we can actually make cultura spettacolare and spettacolo culturale”, said Paolo Mancarella, rector of the University of Pisa.
The Sant’Anna School also organized the workshop “Dante nella cultura giuridica del suo tempo” on May 25 at 4.00 pm.. Keynote speakers include: Franziska Meier, professor of Romance Languages and Literatures; Mario Montorzi and Diego Quaglioni, professors of History of Medieval and Modern law.
Click here to view the event program.
Cover: press conference promoting the “Danteprima” event.
