ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

AGES ERA PERIOD

THE RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the word renaissance means
A
the rebirth of learning or knowledge
B
reading of books
C
the time of astronauts
D
the study of art
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What does “Renaissance” mean? Renaissance is a French word meaning “rebirth.” It refers to a period in European civilization that was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renaissance Definition In the case of the Renaissance, it refers to the rebirth of the art, architecture, and literature of Classical antiquity, specifically Ancient Greece and Rome. In part, the Renaissance was a re-exploration of the great civilizations of the past.

Detailed explanation-3: -The art of the Italian Renaissance revived ideas from ancient Greek and Roman art, particularly the emphasis on naturalism and human anatomy. Various ancient sources that were rediscovered during the Renaissance include Greek and Roman sculpture, painting, decorative arts and architecture.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term Renaissance originated from the Latin word ‘Renaistre’. It means rebirth, revival or new beginning.

Detailed explanation-5: -a new growth of activity or interest in something, especially art, literature, or music: Opera is enjoying a long-awaited renaissance. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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