middle period
[/ˈmɪdəl ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: middle periods
período intermediário
1. A span of time that falls between an earlier and later period; the intermediate phase of something
The middle period of the Renaissance saw significant artistic development.
O período intermediário do Renascimento viu um desenvolvimento artístico significativo.
2. In historical contexts, a distinct era between ancient and modern times
The Middle Period of Egyptian history lasted several centuries.
O Período Intermediário da história egípcia durou vários séculos.
3. A phase in an artist's career between early and late work
Picasso's middle period showed a transition toward Cubism.
O período intermediário de Picasso mostrou uma transição para o Cubismo.
This term is primarily used in academic, historical, and artistic contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil/Portugal. It's particularly common in art history, historiography, and career analysis discussions. The concept is culture-neutral and used globally in scholarly discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the middle period of one's career
the middle period development
spanning the middle period
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