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Feeling Italian: The Art Of Ethnicity In America (Nation Of Nations, 18),New
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2006 American Book Award, presented by the Before Columbus FoundationSouthern Italian emigration to the United States peaked a full century ago;descendents are now fourth and fifth generation, dispersed from their old industrial neighborhoods, professionalized, and fully integrated into the melting pot. Surely the social historians are right: Italian Americans are fading into the twilight of their ethnicity. So, why is the American imagination enthralled by The Sopranos, and other portraits of Italianness?Italian American identity, now a mix of history and fantasy, fleshandbone people and alltoofamiliar caricature, still has something to teach us, including why each of us, as citizens of the U.S. twentieth century and its persisting cultures, are to some extent already Italian. Contending that the media has become the primary vehicle of Italian sensibilities, Ferraro explores a series of books, movies, paintings, and records in ten dramatic vignettes. Featured cultural artifacts run the gamut, from the paintings of Joseph Stella and the music of Frank Sinatra to The Godfathers enduring popularity and Madonnas Italian background. In a prose style as vivid as his subjects, Ferraro fashions a sardonic love song to the art and iconography of Italian America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Feeling Italian: The Art of Ethnicity in America'? A: The book explores the evolution of Italian American identity, examining how it has transitioned from a strong ethnic presence to a more integrated part of American culture, while discussing the influence of media on this identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Thomas J. Ferraro, who delves into the cultural significance of Italian Americans through various artistic mediums.
- Q: When was 'Feeling Italian' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Feeling Italian' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Feeling Italian'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What awards has 'Feeling Italian' received? A: The book received the 2006 American Book Award, presented by the Before Columbus Foundation.
- Q: Is 'Feeling Italian' a new or used book? A: The condition of the book is new.
- Q: What cultural artifacts are discussed in the book? A: Ferraro discusses a range of cultural artifacts, including paintings by Joseph Stella, music by Frank Sinatra, and the films like The Godfather.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical perspective on Italian Americans? A: Yes, it provides a historical perspective on Southern Italian emigration to the United States and its impact on contemporary Italian American identity.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on media representation in the book? A: Yes, the author contends that media plays a significant role in shaping Italian American sensibilities, explored through various narratives and cultural representations.