USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

AMERICAN RENAISSANCE UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Renaissance mean?
A
It is French for new discoveries
B
It is Latin for Reincarnation
C
It is French for reiteration
D
It is French for rebirth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Renaissance, a French word meaning rebirth, is applied to the rediscovery and revival of interest in the art, architecture and literary culture of Antiquity which took place in Italy from the 14th century onwards, and in Northern Europe a little later.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name ‘renaissance’ is a French word translating to rebirth. It symbolised the beginning of a new era of art, rebirthing the classical models of Ancient Greek and Rome periods while using the modern techniques.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Word Renaissance Is French for ‘Rebirth’ In its literal translation, the word ‘Renaissance’ comes from the French language, meaning ‘rebirth. ‘ French, 19th century historian Jules Michelet was one of the first to use this term to describe the art of Italy and beyond in his iconic text, Renaissance, 1855.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Renaissance” means “rebirth, ” and what was reborn in this period was classicism: Greek and Roman literature, art, and architecture. Renaissance thinkers, writers, and artists aimed to transfer the “glory of Rome” to Christian western Europe.

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