trecento

[ trey-chen-toh; Italian tre-chen-taw ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. the 14th century, with reference to Italy, and especially to its art or literature.

trecento

/ treɪˈtʃɛntəʊ /

noun

1. the 14th century, esp with reference to Italian art and literature

Derived Forms

• treˈcentist, noun

Other Words From

• tre·centist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trecento¹

1835–45; < Italian, short for mille trecento 1300, hence representing the years 1300–99, dates beginning with these numbers

Word History and Origins

Origin of trecento¹

C19: shortened from Italian mille trecento one thousand three hundred

Example Sentences

In so solemn and chastened a spirit could the artists of the Trecento conceive of their Republic's deliverance.

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And here we have the reverence of the Trecento, with its rude handiwork redeemed by its ardent sincerity.

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The golden simplicity of the trecento yields to a studied effort after dignity of diction, culture of amplitude.

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Lorenzo's first essays in poetry were sonnets and canzoni in the style of the trecento.

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It is never found in trecento art, and is probably traceable to the Paduan impulse to make use of classic remains.

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