cinquecento
noun
cin·que·cen·to
ˌchiŋ-kwi-ˈchen-(ˌ)tō 
: the 16th century especially in Italian art and literature
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I am immersed in quattro- and cinquecento painting — more than ever!
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Randy Kennedy, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2017
Randy Kennedy, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2017
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“Cinquecento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinquecento. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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