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quattrocento

 

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Noun quattrocento has 1 sense
  1. quattrocento - the 15th century in Italian art and literature
    --1 is a kind of
    century
    --1 is a part of Renaissance

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Quattrocento


Noun (Historical Art)

The term "quattrocento" refers to the 15th century in Italian art history, especially the Early Renaissance period.


Sample sentence:

The quattrocento was a pivotal period in the development of artistic techniques and styles.



Adjective (Popular Culture)

In popular culture, "quattrocento" is used to describe something that is outdated or old-fashioned.


Sample sentence:

His fashion choices are so quattrocento, he always dresses like he's in another century.



Noun (Local Term)

In certain localities, particularly in Italy, "quattrocento" is a term used to describe a local currency or specific mode of trade.


Sample sentence:

The small town's economy still relies on the use of quattrocento as a means of exchange.



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