Renaissance
noun
A period in European history, during the 14th to 17th century, of renewed interest in art, literature, and science after the Middle Ages.
The painting was created during the renaissance, a time when artists began to experiment with perspective.
Often appears as...
- renaissance period
- renaissance art
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Historical
noun
A time when there is new interest in something, or its rebirth or revival.
We are currently witnessing a renaissance of environmental consciousness.
Often appears as...
- renaissance in music
- technological renaissance
adjective
Referring to the Renaissance period or style.
Renaissance art is known for its humanistic themes and realism.
Often appears as...
- renaissance painting
- renaissance architecture
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Artistic, Historical
noun
A period in European history, during the 14th to 17th century, of renewed interest in art, literature, and science after the Middle Ages.
The painting was created during the renaissance, a time when artists began to experiment with perspective.
Often appears as...
- renaissance period
- renaissance art
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A time when there is new interest in something, or its rebirth or revival.
We are currently witnessing a renaissance of environmental consciousness.
Often appears as...
- renaissance in music
- technological renaissance
adjective
Referring to the Renaissance period or style.
Renaissance art is known for its humanistic themes and realism.
Often appears as...
- renaissance painting
- renaissance architecture
Usage tips
Artistic, Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3European Origin
The term originates from Europe, reflecting renewal in arts and thinking unique to that area.
Scholars traveled to Italy to study the architecture of the renaissance.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Period
Refers specifically to a historic period; be aware it's capitalized when it does.
The Renaissance signaled a turn from medieval to modern times.
Pro Tip 3/3Art and Science
Highlights major advances in art and science, often linked to big names like da Vinci.
Renaissance thinkers laid foundations for modern science.
Pro Tip 1/3European Origin
The term originates from Europe, reflecting renewal in arts and thinking unique to that area.
Scholars traveled to Italy to study the architecture of the renaissance.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Period
Refers specifically to a historic period; be aware it's capitalized when it does.
The Renaissance signaled a turn from medieval to modern times.
Pro Tip 3/3Art and Science
Highlights major advances in art and science, often linked to big names like da Vinci.
Renaissance thinkers laid foundations for modern science.
Pro Tip 1/3European Origin
The term originates from Europe, reflecting renewal in arts and thinking unique to that area.
Scholars traveled to Italy to study the architecture of the renaissance.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Period
Refers specifically to a historic period; be aware it's capitalized when it does.
The Renaissance signaled a turn from medieval to modern times.
Pro Tip 3/3Art and Science
Highlights major advances in art and science, often linked to big names like da Vinci.
Renaissance thinkers laid foundations for modern science.
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How a handful of tech...
And you have a billion people just tugged into all these different directions. Well, imagine an entire design renaissance that tried to orchestrate the exact and most empowering time-well-spent way for those timelines to happen. And that would involve two one would be protecting against the timelines that we don't want to be experiencing,
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Your elusive creative...
a really long time and then the Renaissance came and everything changed and we had this big idea and the big idea was let's put the individual human being at the center of the universe right above all gods and mysteries and there's no more room for like mystical creatures who take dictation from the divine and and it's the beginning of
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Carl Honore: In praise...
And it's driven by a very simple and sensible message, which is that we get more pleasure and more health from our food when we cultivate, cook and consume it at a reasonable pace. I think also the explosion of the organic farming movement, and the renaissance of farmers' markets,
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Cracking Down on Cheetah...
their house you have there are pictures on instagram of people lounging in their living rooms watching tv with their cheetahs cheetahs have a long history as exotic pets they've been kept by egyptian pharaohs renaissance nobles and more recently instagram influencers social
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A Black man goes...
Your journey begins right about now. Join the renaissance in human connection. It is going to happen with or without you. My pick a topic, and start a community dialogue in your neck of the woods. Meet folks back in real life. And I'm going to tell you,
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Ancient Rome’s most...
until renaissance anatomist Vesalius spoke out against him. As a prominent scientist and lecturer, his authority influenced many young doctors of his time. But even then, it took another hundred years for an accurate description of blood flow to emerge,
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The future of...
for psychedelic psychotherapy for personal growth, for couples therapy or for spiritual, mystical experiences. Humanity now is in a race between catastrophe and consciousness. The psychedelic renaissance is here to help consciousness triumph.
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My $500 house in Detroit...
One in three houses foreclosed is not a crisis of personal responsibility; it is systemic. Many Detroiters, myself included, are worried segregation is now returning to the city itself on the coattails of this renaissance.
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How AI can enhance our...
and a life of dignity and connection. We are in the middle of a renaissance in artificial intelligence right now. I mean, in just the past few years, we're beginning to see solutions to AI problems
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Patrick Awuah: Educating...
have an incredible opportunity to drive a major renaissance on the continent. It's an incredible opportunity. There aren't very many more opportunities like this in the world.
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How a handful of tech...
And you have a billion people just tugged into all these different directions. Well, imagine an entire design renaissance that tried to orchestrate the exact and most empowering time-well-spent way for those timelines to happen. And that would involve two one would be protecting against the timelines that we don't want to be experiencing,
Video examples
Your elusive creative...
a really long time and then the Renaissance came and everything changed and we had this big idea and the big idea was let's put the individual human being at the center of the universe right above all gods and mysteries and there's no more room for like mystical creatures who take dictation from the divine and and it's the beginning of
Video examples
Carl Honore: In praise...
And it's driven by a very simple and sensible message, which is that we get more pleasure and more health from our food when we cultivate, cook and consume it at a reasonable pace. I think also the explosion of the organic farming movement, and the renaissance of farmers' markets,
Video examples
Cracking Down on Cheetah...
their house you have there are pictures on instagram of people lounging in their living rooms watching tv with their cheetahs cheetahs have a long history as exotic pets they've been kept by egyptian pharaohs renaissance nobles and more recently instagram influencers social
Video examples
A Black man goes...
Your journey begins right about now. Join the renaissance in human connection. It is going to happen with or without you. My pick a topic, and start a community dialogue in your neck of the woods. Meet folks back in real life. And I'm going to tell you,
Video examples
Ancient Rome’s most...
until renaissance anatomist Vesalius spoke out against him. As a prominent scientist and lecturer, his authority influenced many young doctors of his time. But even then, it took another hundred years for an accurate description of blood flow to emerge,
Video examples
The future of...
for psychedelic psychotherapy for personal growth, for couples therapy or for spiritual, mystical experiences. Humanity now is in a race between catastrophe and consciousness. The psychedelic renaissance is here to help consciousness triumph.
Video examples
My $500 house in Detroit...
One in three houses foreclosed is not a crisis of personal responsibility; it is systemic. Many Detroiters, myself included, are worried segregation is now returning to the city itself on the coattails of this renaissance.
Video examples
How AI can enhance our...
and a life of dignity and connection. We are in the middle of a renaissance in artificial intelligence right now. I mean, in just the past few years, we're beginning to see solutions to AI problems
Video examples
Patrick Awuah: Educating...
have an incredible opportunity to drive a major renaissance on the continent. It's an incredible opportunity. There aren't very many more opportunities like this in the world.
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James Redfield
American Author
I'm asked that a lot: 'James, is there really a continuing spiritual renaissance occurring on this planet? Look at all the conflict, look at the wars.' And I believe, yes, we're still moving toward a deeper spirituality. It's personal. It's grassroots. It's everybody trying to get their own connection made, and from there it grows out.
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Jane Byrne
American Politician
I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.
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Abby Martin
American Journalist
The alternative to the corporate media is a renaissance of citizen journalism emerging around world - exploring the different avenues that do exist, like podcasts, to tell whatever story you want to tell.
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Perry Farrell
American Musician
I'm looking to evolve the concept of the new renaissance artist, taking the world by storm through the art of public display and demonstration, with technical savvy, using cell phones and computers.
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Daniel Wu
Chinese Actor
Because my master was this renaissance man, I wasn't just learning a fighting style, I was learning how kung fu permeates all aspects of life, from eating to healthy living to mental state.
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Thabo Mbeki
South African Statesman
We will continue to count on your unwavering support and commitment to working with leaders of our continent in bringing about the desired renaissance of Africa.
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Prue Leith
South African Chef
Bake Off' has been a renaissance for me. I turn up, taste something and get paid rather well. What could be nicer?
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
American Dancer
Now there is in a way a renaissance of modern dance - suddenly, it is more respected and discovered.
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Anne Sullivan
American Educator
Every renaissance comes to the world with a cry, the cry of the human spirit to be free.
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Winston Marshall
British Musician
I'm a modern-day renaissance man.
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James Redfield
American Author
I'm asked that a lot: 'James, is there really a continuing spiritual renaissance occurring on this planet? Look at all the conflict, look at the wars.' And I believe, yes, we're still moving toward a deeper spirituality. It's personal. It's grassroots. It's everybody trying to get their own connection made, and from there it grows out.
Quote examples
Jane Byrne
American Politician
I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.
Quote examples
Abby Martin
American Journalist
The alternative to the corporate media is a renaissance of citizen journalism emerging around world - exploring the different avenues that do exist, like podcasts, to tell whatever story you want to tell.
Quote examples
Perry Farrell
American Musician
I'm looking to evolve the concept of the new renaissance artist, taking the world by storm through the art of public display and demonstration, with technical savvy, using cell phones and computers.
Quote examples
Daniel Wu
Chinese Actor
Because my master was this renaissance man, I wasn't just learning a fighting style, I was learning how kung fu permeates all aspects of life, from eating to healthy living to mental state.
Quote examples
Thabo Mbeki
South African Statesman
We will continue to count on your unwavering support and commitment to working with leaders of our continent in bringing about the desired renaissance of Africa.
Quote examples
Prue Leith
South African Chef
Bake Off' has been a renaissance for me. I turn up, taste something and get paid rather well. What could be nicer?
Quote examples
Mikhail Baryshnikov
American Dancer
Now there is in a way a renaissance of modern dance - suddenly, it is more respected and discovered.
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Anne Sullivan
American Educator
Every renaissance comes to the world with a cry, the cry of the human spirit to be free.
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Winston Marshall
British Musician
I'm a modern-day renaissance man.
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