Renaissance vs Restoration

Renaissance

name
  • The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times. 

  • Any similar artistic or intellectual revival. 

  • The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries. 

adj
  • Of, or relating to the Renaissance. 

  • Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance. 

Restoration

name
  • The restoring of the Bourbon Dynasty in 1814. 

  • The era of Restoration (1660 to 1685) under Charles II, or to 1688 when James II was king. 

  • The events of 1660 when English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were restored under Charles II. 

  • The restoring of imperial rule in Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji. 

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