renaissance
IPA: rɛnʌsˈɑns
noun
- A rebirth or revival.
- (historical) The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
- The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times.
- (by extension) Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
- (historical) Alternative form of Renaissance [(historical) The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.]
adjective
- Of, or relating to the Renaissance.
- Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.
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Examples of "renaissance" in Sentences
- The art of the Renaissance is European.
- The gates dated back to the Renaissance.
- The chimney is from the Renaissance period.
- 'The Earthly Paradise and the Renaissance Epic'.
- He is regarded as the herald of the Renaissance.
- The story is about the medieval and Renaissance eras.
- I don't think the term renaissance is overstating it.
- It is considered the first manifesto of the Renaissance.
- He came in contact with the Renaissance art and Impressionism.
- It is considered one of the masterworks of the Lombard Renaissance art.
- Their renown persisted during the medieval ages and into the renaissance.
- The term renaissance is often used to describe any revival or rediscovery.
- Hence the word "renaissance" has come to be applied to Asia's reemergence today.
- You know, just -- my father was what they call a renaissance man, you know, he did everything.
- By the eighties, the music was becoming more popular among Mexican Americans, and "renaissance" is the word that best describes its appeal in the nineties.
- And then come the Indians, the natives people, and the music that we still today are singing in the baroque music at the end of the renaissance is a mix of this confluence of old Spain, African rhythmical and songs, and Indian influences - all this mixed together.
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