VOICED: French chef takes cooking to an art form

The video explores a unique culinary project at Villa Medici, where a chef named Emmanuel reinterprets an ancient Roman banquet described in Petronius' tale. The project aims to elevate culinary arts to the level of other prestigious disciplines. Emmanuel's feast is a blend of illusion and artistry, challenging perceptions of food and art. The event features 13 courses, each designed to surprise and engage the senses, leaving diners unsure of what they are consuming. The banquet is both a spectacle and a statement on the legitimacy of culinary arts.

What is the main goal of the chef at Villa Medici?

• To create a modern Italian dish

• To write a book on culinary arts

• To reconstruct an ancient Roman banquet

• To host a French art exhibition

How is culinary art perceived at Villa Medici compared to other disciplines?

• It is not recognized at all

• It is considered more prestigious

• It is seen as less legitimate

• It is the most popular discipline

What is the central theme of Emmanuel's reinterpretation of the banquet?

• Illusion

• Minimalism

• Authenticity

• Simplicity

What unique feature does Emmanuel's feast include?

• Dishes that look like one thing but taste like another

• A focus on vegetarian dishes

• A single course meal

• Traditional Roman recipes

How long did the banquet last before the audience could eat?

• Until midnight

• Until 3:00 AM

• Until 7:00 AM

• Until 9:00 AM