Two masterpieces by the Renaissance painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio will make their debuts in China during the 2010 World Expo on the 400th anniversary of the artist's death.

The "Basket of fruit" and the "Boy with a basket of fruit" will be displayed at the Italy Pavilion, in dedication to the showcase of Italian way of life as well as a reminder of the relationship between nature and mankind, Beniamino Quintieri, Italy's Expo commissioner general, told a press conference yesterday.
意大利展区总代表昆迭里介绍说，意大利文艺复兴时期的著名画家米开朗基罗·达·卡拉瓦乔的两幅杰作《水果篮》和《捧果篮的男孩》将首次亮相中国。这两幅作品不仅将展示意大利文化孕育的“意大利生活方式”，同时也旨在唤醒“人与自然和谐共处”这一理念。
Various temporary exhibitions will focus on design, technological innovation, contemporary art and architecture.
 

意大利馆共分三层，展馆采用透明混凝土。在意大利馆中漫步，参观者仿佛穿越了整个意大利。这里能够欣赏到最新的艺术作品，动手尝试技术创新，了解庞大的文化遗产，品尝意大利美食。在意大利馆中，参观者每天都将获得不同的新鲜体验：现场娱乐表演、亲子活动、时尚演出、风味食品和红酒品尝等。
A workshop inside the pavilion will show people at work with special skills: experts working on restoration of ancient relics, craftsmen making shoes, clothes, jewelry and violins, illustrators, pastry chefs, and others.
据介绍，意大利馆内各类短期展览将汇集意大利设计、技术创新、当代艺术和建筑的精粹。展馆内还将开辟一隅，邀请文物修复专家、手工鞋匠、服装、珠宝设计师、小提琴制作师、绘图师、糕点厨师等身怀绝技的艺术工匠们汇聚一堂，向参观者生动展示他们精湛的手工艺。此外，定期举办的主题论坛将汇集来自意大利、中国以及其他国家的专家，共同探讨与本届世博会密切相关的议题，涵盖历史文化名城旅游规划管理、城市的可持续发展、文化遗产保护、城市环境和可再生能源、医疗保健和社会保障、创意设计和建筑等诸多领域。
Several performances have also been scheduled. The list includes Puccini's classic opera La Boheme performed by Turin Royal Theatre, traditional Neapolitan music by artists Renzo Arbore and Massimo Ranieri, music scores by Oscar winner composer Ennio Morricone, pop singer Giorgia Fumanti, Roberto Bolle ballet and Piazza Vittorio Orchestra.
世博会期间，有数场音乐会将在意大利馆内上演，包括都灵皇家剧院带来的《普契尼：波西米亚人》等经典歌剧、Renzo Arbore和Massimo Ranieri共同演奏的那波里传统民间音乐、奥斯卡终身成就奖获得者电影配乐大师Ennio Morricone的演出、意大利跨界女高音Giorgia Fumanti带来的天籁之声、芭蕾王子Roberto Bolle的优雅芭蕾舞、以及为罗马唐人街夜晚带来一抹炫色的维托利奥广场乐团演出等。
Luxury brands will be on display with their latest collections. The pavilion's staff will wear Prada and Ferrari will display its exclusive new model of hybrid car next to a rare model of Isotta Fraschini, the most luxurious collector car. Bulgari will show its fabulous collection of jewelry.
此外，意大利奢侈品牌也将在馆内进行展示。意大利馆的所有工作人员都将成为 “高级时装模特”，身着Prada专门设计的制服与配饰。Ferrari将展示其最新一代混合动力车，所有光临意大利馆的参观者还可以一睹意大利汽车产业“圣像”Isotta Fraschini老爷车的风采。与此同时，意大利著名的珠宝品牌Bulgari也将展示其精美绝伦的珠宝系列。馆内还将进行各类抽奖活动，幸运的参观者将有机会获得由意大利著名品牌Salvatore Ferragamo、Bulgari提供的奖品。