Arts
Renaissance
noun
Definition
The period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries, marked by a revival of learning and arts.
In a sentence
“The Renaissance produced some of the most celebrated works in the history of Western art.”
Synonyms
rebirthcultural revival
Common collocations
- Italian Renaissance
- Renaissance art
- Renaissance painter
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aesthetic
adjective
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty in art or nature.
medium
noun
The material or form used by an artist to create a work.
patronage
noun
Financial support given to an artist or institution by a wealthy individual or body.
contemporary
adjective
Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present day.