classical antiquity
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Most often “the Renaissance” denotes the period of European history between the years 1400 and 1600, which witnessed a vital recovery of the literary genres, artistic ideals and philosophical visions of classical antiquity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
The site of one of the most important monuments in classical antiquity - the palace where Alexander the Great was crowned king - has reopened after a 16-year restoration.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024
The designer mined styles associated with classical antiquity – she grew up in Rome, surrounded by statues from the era – and, moving away from pinched waists, offered long, column dresses, opera coats and capes.
From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2023
Like any new technology, aquatint, in its earliest days, embraced an idealism, found in prints depicting fantasies of classical antiquity.
From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2022
Yet Akenside’s mind and manners were of a fine romantic cast, drawn from the moulds of classical antiquity.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
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