renaissance

noun

A rebirth or revival.

noun

The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe.

noun

The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times.

noun

A revival of intellectual or artistic achievement and vigor.

noun

The period of such a revival.

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Renaissance or its artistic and intellectual works and styles.

adjective

Of or being the style of architecture and decoration, based on classical models, that originated in Italy in the 14th century and continued throughout Europe up to the end of the 16th century.

noun

A rebirth or revival.