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───────────────────────── Who was Caravaggio? Un genio o un criminale' In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana — the Podcast in Slow Italian — we discover the extraordinary and troubled life of one of Italy's most famous painters. Why did he revolutionise Italian art? Why did he have to flee Rome? 🇮🇹 Listen in slow, clear Italian and improve your listening skills while discovering real Italian art and history. Perfect for A1, A2 and B1 learners.
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