History and the arts

TOEFL vocabulary · English · Word dictation · Unit 4

renaissance n.: a revival of culture, art, or interest
excavation n.: digging to uncover things or make a hole
manuscript n.: a handwritten document or an unpublished book
patronage n.: support or money given to a person or organisation
aesthetic adj., n.: relating to beauty; a particular visual style
sculpture n., v.: art made by carving, shaping, or casting materials
symphony n.: a long piece of music written for an orchestra
chronology n.: the order of events in time, or a list in that order
artifact n.: an object made by people, especially long ago
dynasty n.: a family whose members hold power over generations
folklore n.: a community's traditional stories, beliefs, and customs
genre n.: A category of art, music, or literature

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