Definition of Renaissance
Renaissance
Ren·ais·sance
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(noun)
A cultural and artistic revival in Europe from 14th to 17th centuries.
e.g. The Renaissance saw a resurgence of interest in classical Greek and Roman art.
(noun)
(capitalized, Renaissance) the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science;
e.g. The sculptor Della Robbia is my favorite among Renaissance artists.
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