renaissance

The definition of a renaissance is a new focus on a subject, especially the arts. (noun)

An example of a renaissance is when a neighborhood becomes the home of many artists.

Renaissance means anything that comes from the period of 1400 to 1600 in Italy and western Europe. (adjective)

An example of renaissance is how you would describe the style of the famous painting, the Mona Lisa.

See renaissance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a new birth; rebirth; renascence
1. the style and forms of art, literature, architecture, etc. of the Renaissance
2. any revival of art, literature, or learning similar to the Renaissance

adjective

of, characteristic of, or in the style of the Renaissance
designating or of a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between 1400 and 1600, characterized by the revival and adaptation of classical orders and design

See renaissance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(rĕnˌĭ-sänsˈ, -zänsˈ, rĕnˈĭ-sänsˌ, -zänsˌ, rĭ-nāˈsəns)

noun

A rebirth or revival.
Renaissance
a. The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe.
b. The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times.
often Renaissance
a. A revival of intellectual or artistic achievement and vigor: the Celtic Renaissance.
b. The period of such a revival.

adjective Renaissance

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Renaissance or its artistic and intellectual works and styles.
Of or being the style of architecture and decoration, based on classical models, that originated in Italy in the 15th century and continued throughout Europe up to the end of the 16th century.

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