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Corruption, wealth and beauty: The history of the Venetian gondola
| Content Provider | TED Ed |
|---|---|
| Author | Morelli, Laura |
| Description | Carrying the Torch of Tradition Each year in Venice, fewer authentic gondolas are turned out by hand. Today, only a dozen or so new gondolas are produced in Venice annually, handmade by a group of specialized artisans who hold the history of the craft—literally—in their hands. The Squero San Trovaso is the city’s longest continually operating squero, documented as far back as the late 1600s. Today it is owned by the city of Venice and operated by a co-op of specialized artisans who make new gondolas and refurbish old ones. The Squero Tramontin is a family boatyard begun in 1884, and focuses on the old-fashioned handmade skills of gondola making.Take a look and see what it takes to make a Venetian gondola. Take a ride through Venice on an actual gondola! Find out the history of the gondola and watch as gondoliers traverse through the canals of Venice! How do you steer a gondola from one side? Watch this video clip and learn! More About Venetian Gondolas To learn more about gondolas and other authentic traditions of Venice, read Laura Morelli’s books including Made in Italy, as well as her work of historical fiction set in a 16th-century Venetian boatyard, The Gondola Maker. Visit the blog at www.lauramorelli.com for additional information on Venetian gondolas and other centuries-old artistic traditions. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Visual Arts Design Engineering Technology Social Studies Area Studies History |
| Content Type | Video |
| Time Required | PT4M51S |
| Education Level | Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Lecture cum Demonstration |
| Resource Type | Video Lecture |
| Subject | History Visual Art |
