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classical renaissance

[/ˈklæsɪkəl rɪˈneɪsəns/]
nounpl: classical renaissances
renascença clássica
1. A period of renewed interest in and revival of classical Greek and Roman culture, art, and learning, particularly during the European Renaissance (14th-17th centuries)
The classical renaissance marked a shift from medieval to modern thinking in Europe.
A renascença clássica marcou uma mudança do pensamento medieval para o moderno na Europa.
2. A broader movement in any historical period characterized by the restoration and emulation of classical artistic, literary, or philosophical traditions
The 18th-century classical renaissance in architecture brought back Greek and Roman design principles.
A renascença clássica do século XVIII na arquitetura trouxe de volta os princípios de design gregos e romanos.
Synonyms
RenaissanceClassical revivalNeoclassical movementRestoration of classical learning
Antonyms
Medieval periodDark AgesModernismContemporary movement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renascença clássica
Standard term used in academic and historical contexts
Portugal
renascença clássica
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also may use 'Renascimento Clássico'
Academic Portuguese
Renascimento Clássico
Capitalized when referring to the historical period

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
return to classical roots
revival of ancient wisdom
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