What if studying Dante began not with reading, but with seeing? This week, our MYP4 and MYP5 students experienced a visual approach that transformed the Inferno into a living story.
We were honoured to welcome Prof. Giovanna Vigili de Kreutzenberg, a highly respected liceo classico teacher known for her innovative visual method of teaching Italian literature. Her visit was organised by our Italian Literature teachers, Ms. Bagnara and Ms. Picariello.
Professor Vigili de Kreutzenberg began by introducing FAI – Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano to the MYP4 students, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to protecting Italy’s cultural and artistic heritage.
She then met with our MYP5 LangLit students for a captivating lecture on Dante’s Inferno. Her method is truly unique: she believes that images help students grasp complex concepts and remember them more deeply. For her, teaching Dante means blending poetry with visual storytelling. Students do not only read the verses, they draw the scenes, the characters and the emotions, turning each Canto into a vivid narrative.
Her exploration of Canto I and Canto V was especially engaging, sparking thoughtful discussion and genuine curiosity. By the end of the lesson, students agreed unanimously that she will always be a welcome guest in their classroom.
A morning that celebrated literature, creativity and the power of looking at classic works through new perspectives.