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What was the primary focus of Giovanni della Casa's book, Il Galateo?
What was the primary focus of Giovanni della Casa's book, Il Galateo?
According to della Casa, what behavior was considered extremely indecent in company?
According to della Casa, what behavior was considered extremely indecent in company?
What does della Casa advise against doing when considering food or drink?
What does della Casa advise against doing when considering food or drink?
How does della Casa describe people who do not lift their eyes from their food when eating?
How does della Casa describe people who do not lift their eyes from their food when eating?
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What tone does Giovanni della Casa's book predominantly adopt?
What tone does Giovanni della Casa's book predominantly adopt?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Etiquette Guide
- Della Casa's Il Galateo (Italian for The Courtier) was a 16th-century etiquette book.
- Written by Giovanni della Casa, a Florentine poet and diplomat, it aimed to guide polite behavior.
- Intended for a wide audience, it was addressed to his nephew informally, fostering a personal tone.
Proper Conduct Details
- Della Casa detailed proper posture (sitting and standing), nasal hygiene (blowing one's nose), grooming (nail-cutting), dining etiquette (chewing and eating), and expressing emotions in social settings.
Specific Examples of Bad Manners
- Spitting, coughing, and expectorating in public are considered extremely indecent.
- Examining one's handkerchief after blowing one's nose is nauseating.
- Sniffing a drink or dish intended for another person is rude.
- Sniffing food/drink intended for personal consumption is also frowned upon.
- Devouring one's food, without lifting eyes from plate or blowing up cheeks as if puffing a trumpet is impolite.
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Explore the fascinating world of Renaissance etiquette through Giovanni della Casa's Il Galateo. This quiz delves into proper behavior, dining etiquette, and the nuances of social interactions in the 16th century. Discover what was considered polite and impolite in the courtly society of Renaissance Italy.
