renaissance

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A rebirth or revival.

2. 2

   Alternative letter-case form of Renaissance.

3. 3

   The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that…

   The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.

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   1. 4

      The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th…

      The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times.

   2. 5

      Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.

      • the Harlem Renaissance
      • Gelernter believes that computers and their mirror-world capabilities will usher in a Renaissance of the human spirit.
   3. 6

      Of, or relating to the Renaissance.

   4. 7

      Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.

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