| Description: | Particular emphasis is given to the relationship between the geography and history of the region, from the Etruscans, the first inhabitants of the area, to modern Tuscany. We will focus on the rural heritage of Tuscany, in particular on its influence on the society and economy of the region. In the second part the course we will focus on the main geographical, historical and cultural features of Tuscan cities (Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, Livorno and Lucca) and on the relevant geographical areas or the region (Mugello, Casentino, Garfagnana, Apennines, Chianti and Maremma). The main economic characteristics (craftsmanship, industry and tourism) of the region will be highlighted. The last part of the course is centered on the importance of the perception of Tuscany and of Tuscan landscapes by English-speaking cultures from the 19th century onwards. |