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The Italian Renaissance ('rinascimento' means rebirth) from c.1420 to the mid-16th century rediscovered and re-used the architectural standards and motifs of Ancient Rome. Gradually these ideas spread to other European countries, but often in a fragmentary or modified form until the later revival known as Neo-Classicism.

Open Directory Arts: Art History: Movements: Renaissance
Open Directory Arts: Periods and Movements: Renaissance