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Quattrocento
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the artistic period of the 15th century in Italian Renaissance art
What is "quattrocento"?
Quattrocento refers to the 15th century in Italy, a period renowned for its remarkable cultural and artistic achievements that marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The term, which comes from the Italian word for four hundred, ‘quattro’, signifies the 1400s, particularly between the years 1400 to 1499. This era witnessed the early stages of the Renaissance, beginning with the International Gothic style and evolving into the early and high Renaissance, showcasing a flourishing of art, architecture, literature, and philosophy that laid the foundation for modern Western culture,
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Quattrocento art reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Italian Renaissance.
The art historian studied the characteristics of quattrocento paintings.
